A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a Mississippi mayor charged with leading a sledgehammer attack on a duplex he suspected was a crack house...Melton...said he was only trying to help the city and the tenant. [More]An "Only One" and a "Mayor Against Guns."
Dare we hope jury nullification reaches any lower...?
[Via Stephen S]
3 comments:
I seriously doubt this had anything to do with jury nullification. Perhaps jury tampering?
Tampering most likely.
Melton served a subpoena for a prosecution witness. Himself. Hardcore intimidation. I'm surprised the judge didn't revoke his bond, but, oh well. It is what it is.
I turned 21 about 30 years ago. NEVER been called for jury duty. I'd have a hard time NOT trying to nullify most of their nit-pickin' cotton-pickin' laws. I'd be voted off the island REAL quick. Maybe they know... somehow.
If Melton thinks the 4th Amendment is dead, and the 2nd, his life may get very interesting soon.
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