Refusing to find a defendant guilty of a "mercy killing" would be an example of jury nullification.

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury disregards the law and refuses to convict a defendant, even if they are guilty according to the law. In cases where the defendant committed a "mercy killing," the jury may decide to nullify the law and find the defendant not guilty out of compassion and a belief that the law is unjust in this situation.

Refusing to Find a Defendant Guilty of a "Mercy Killing