• @EatATaco@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    The jury was given instructions that they could also convict him of second degree murder.

    (Edit) I take this back, I searched my source and I confused the prosecution requesting it, but it was denied by the judge.

    • @UmeU@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      I watched every moment of the trial including the jury instructions. You are spreading false information. Please check your sources.

      • @EatATaco@lemm.ee
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        64 months ago

        You’re right, I searched my source and found that they requested it, but the judge denied it. I’ll edit my post.

      • @EatATaco@lemm.ee
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        04 months ago

        It’s pretty standard for juries to be instructed that they can find someone guilty of a lesser charge. Not sure when this became common practice.