Watching This Video Disqualifies You From Jury Duty for Life

CGP Grey · explainer · Watch on YouTube

What it is

CGP Grey explains jury nullification, a juror's power to acquit despite the law, and why mentioning it can get you struck from jury selection.

HN links it as the clearest short explainer of jury nullification and how the jury system works, often in threads on prosecutors and trials.

“Great video that explains this”
Explains jury nullification and why the system is set up this way.
Karunamon, 2015-04 · Strong recommendation · in “A Grand Juror Speaks: The inside story of how prosecutors always get their way”
“CGP Grey did a interesting video on this”
CGP Grey on jury nullification and why mentioning it can disqualify jurors.
aaron695, 2021-06 · Recommendation · in “A Juror’s Guide to Going Rogue”
“CGP Grey has a video discussing jury nullification, for those interested in a further explanation of the subject”
Further explanation of jury nullification.
cornstalks, 2022-08 · Recommendation · in “Man arrested for promoting jury nullification wins federal case”

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Topics: jury nullification, jury duty, law, cgp grey, legal system