Eighteen-year-old André has been accused of statutory rape because he had sex with his 17-year-old girlfriend, who is considered a minor.When the case goes to trial, the prosecution presents evidence confirming that André broke the law; yet the jurors vote not guilty because they feel the law is outdated.The jury's action illustrates

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury disregards the evidence of a case and acquits a defendant because they believe the law is unjust or outdated. In this scenario, the jury's decision to vote not guilty despite evidence of statutory rape indicates that they were engaging in jury nullification.

Eighteen-Year-Old André Has Been Accused of Statutory Rape Because He