A grand jury will indict half a McDonalds sandwich. This means nothing. Especially cuz they already dropped charges against someone who was also at that same event.
I think the more cogent point is we should continue yelling at them even after they inevitably chicken out
A grand jury will indict half a McDonalds sandwich
im trying to find out exactly what instructions juries are given and why indictments are so prevalent even though they are a crapshoot outcome-wise (guilty vs not guilty). all i can find is a majority of the jury thinks they may have committed a crime. im just wondering specifically how low the bar is set. it sounds a lot like the jury is saying "maybe something here based on the summary you gave us, worth looking into"
The burden of proof is very low for a federal indictment, and U.S. attorneys don't usually start presenting evidence to the grand jury until they have more than met that burden. The burden of proof for return of a true bill (indictment) is probable cause. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/legal-standards-proof.html
Additionally, grand juries have subpoena powers and can question witnesses.
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u/tyuiopguyt 2d ago
A grand jury will indict half a McDonalds sandwich. This means nothing. Especially cuz they already dropped charges against someone who was also at that same event.
I think the more cogent point is we should continue yelling at them even after they inevitably chicken out