▲ 685 ▼ TIL that last month, a rich man in New Jersey killed a pedestrian and left the scene. He was put on trial. The jury found him guilty. 15 minutes later, he walked out free. (www.nytimes.com) submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by NomNom@feddit.uk to c/til@lemmy.world 95 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Alwaysnownevernotme@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago* Pardon powers have been in effect while this was unjustly applied. I understand the impulse, but they frankly don't contribute meaningfully to the actual criminal justice system. After Richard Nixons pardon, It should have been unequivocally. Fucking. Over. permalink fedilink source parent