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60-Second Civics: Episode 2795, John Peter Zenger, Part 2
The Zenger trial set precedents for jury nullification in addition to freedom of the press.
What is jury nullification?
a. A not guilty verdict because all evidence has been tampered with.
b. A guilty verdict, despite pleas of innocence from the defendant.
c. A jury convicting a defendant based on the will of the judge.
d. A not guilty verdict, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Outstanding! Choice d is correct.
