Will the Jury Find Diddy Guilty? An Expert Explains Why the Case Is So Tricky.
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The trial of Sean Combs showcases complex legal issues surrounding serious charges like racketeering conspiracy and sexual offenses. With mixed testimony and charges dropped, the outcome is unpredictable. Legal expert Lara Bazelon highlights the challenges in gauging jury behavior, emphasizing the difficulty in predicting whether the prosecutors have convincingly made their case. The focus shifts from the nature of the allegations to the jurors' perceptions and evaluations of the evidence presented, raising questions about the overall efficacy of the prosecution's strategy in the face of various dismissed charges.
But the bigger question, I guess, is-let's assume that these are 12 completely objective, fair-minded people who are there to do the right thing, which is apply the facts-did the government do a good job? And I think that t...
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