The Verdict
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During a trial 12 people,14 if you count the alternates are the only thing standing between freedom and a prison sentence. Once they have been chosen their task is to listen to the case, look at the evidence and unanimously decide "Beyond Reasonable Doubt" if the person should be found Guilty or Not Guilty. Once their verdict is returned The Foreman ( Leader) must deliver the verdict before the Judge. What if the evidence leaves one of the Jurors questioning "Beyond Reasonable Doubt?" Laws are cut and dry written without emotion,but humans do not have that same luxury. Tough Choices will be made,and all lives will be affected afterwards .
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