How to Use jury nullification in a Sentence

jury nullification

noun
  • Blackman said there is generally no legal issue with broad discussions about jury nullification or jury power, provided organizers are not attempting to influence a specific case or target individuals summoned for jury duty.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani offered a different interpretation of the ongoing dilemma, saying that jury nullification is a real possibility, especially when politics is involved.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Even if jury nullification doesn't happen, however, the defense only needs one juror on their side to force a mistrial, according to Linda Kenney Baden, a high-profile defense attorney whose clients have included Aaron Hernandez and Casey Anthony.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The provision directs the Judicial Conference, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, to report to Congress within 180 days on whether organized jury nullification efforts are affecting federal jury management and on the safeguards that exist to address them.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Continue reading … PUBLIC PRESSURE – Luigi Mangione supporters push 'jury nullification' as UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination trial looms.
    — FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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