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One of the more pressing concerns expressed during discussions was the risk of jury nullification, where jurors might choose not to convict even if the evidence suggests that a conviction is warranted. This concern is amplified by the considerable public support the defendant has garnered, raising the specter of a potentially sympathetic jury.
Former prosecutors and legal analysts maintain that while such risks exist, the jury selection process is designed to filter out bias. This could mitigate the chances that external opinions sway jury decisions. Furthermore, the evidentiary burden and legal instructions provided by judges play a significant role in guiding jurors to apply the law impartially.