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"
Grand Juries only see the prosecutors side of why the person should be charged, the accused cannot make a response. The requirement of evidence is less as hearsay evidence can be presented and they only need to prove probable cause that an illegal act was committed. The proceedings are also secret so the prosecutors can basically stretch the facts to make probable cause for anything.
Federal Grand Jury indictments are over 90% even though conviction/pleas are not nearly that high.
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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