Tommy is a juror in a case where there is ample evidence of the defendant's guilt. However, Tommy believes that the system is imposing harsh sentences for that specific crime and does not want to participate in it. He tells other jurors they should vote the defendant not guilty. Tommy is engaging in ______.
A) challenge for cause
B) nullification
C) peremptory challenge
D) jury tampering

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Tommy is engaging in jury nullification, which occurs when jurors vote a defendant not guilty because they disagree with the law or believe the law is unjustly applied, regardless of the evidence presented.

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