I'm more hopeful, as things get to the "jury" stage, even if the "Grand" kind so far. Remember there have been a lot of jury convictions of Jan. 6 defendants, and the guys who plotted to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, f'rinstance. I think there was a fear that it would be hard to get unanimous verdicts, that there would often be at least that one …
I'm more hopeful, as things get to the "jury" stage, even if the "Grand" kind so far. Remember there have been a lot of jury convictions of Jan. 6 defendants, and the guys who plotted to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, f'rinstance. I think there was a fear that it would be hard to get unanimous verdicts, that there would often be at least that one brainwashed holdout. As a former Public Defender, I was always more optimistic. It's very different when the citizens actually sit in the box, and actually have to hear the rest of the story. I retired with huge respect.
I was a court clerk for over 10 years and have a lot of skepticism after seeing what juries can do. I have seen innocent people go to prison, and the real kicker was seeing the defendant in one criminal trial take the witness stand and during his testimony, admit he committed the crime - and the jury acquitted him.
Grand juries, as you know, only decide whether there is enough evidence to go to trial.
I'm more hopeful, as things get to the "jury" stage, even if the "Grand" kind so far. Remember there have been a lot of jury convictions of Jan. 6 defendants, and the guys who plotted to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, f'rinstance. I think there was a fear that it would be hard to get unanimous verdicts, that there would often be at least that one brainwashed holdout. As a former Public Defender, I was always more optimistic. It's very different when the citizens actually sit in the box, and actually have to hear the rest of the story. I retired with huge respect.
I was a court clerk for over 10 years and have a lot of skepticism after seeing what juries can do. I have seen innocent people go to prison, and the real kicker was seeing the defendant in one criminal trial take the witness stand and during his testimony, admit he committed the crime - and the jury acquitted him.
Grand juries, as you know, only decide whether there is enough evidence to go to trial.