When the jury comes back with a vote for acquittal and the case evidence clearly points to the defendant's guilt, this is known as

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury acquits a defendant despite the case evidence clearly indicating guilt. This may be because the jury feels that the law itself is unjust, or that they want to send a message to the prosecution or government. While controversial, jury nullification is legal and has occurred in many high-profile cases throughout history.

When the Jury Comes Back with a Vote for Acquittal