OH YEAH THEYRE TALKING ABOUT IT NOW

Please do not remove mods, really sorry for the Google AMP link, but this is a "subscribers only" blocked article on CNN that for some reason AMP just straight up bypasses and opens fine.

Direct link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/us/jury-nullification-luigi-mangione-defense/index.html.

Edit 1: updated title, CNN changed it on me

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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I believe the jury decides guilt or innocence, but the judge determines the sentence... In most cases

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    It depends on the state. Some states have a full second trial with a new jury in order to determine the sentencing.

    Sometimes it's just a tacked on part of the original verdict.

    And the rest of the time it's just the Judge who can do almost anything provided the sentence stays within certain parameters.

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