Of Our Peers: Improving the Jury System in America
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Why Doesn't It Pay More? The Most Common Questions About Jury Duty
Andrew Ferguson, a law professor at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law and author of "Why Jury Duty Matters," answers some frequently asked questions about jury duty. Mar 29, 2017
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Juror V. Racism: Tackling Discrimination in The Courtroom
Racially-biased juries can have their decisions thrown out. One former prosecutor argues that we should turn individual jurors to send an important message about an unequal system. Mar 29, 2017
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Unreasonable Doubt? Clearing Up the Convoluted Language of Jury Instructions
Jury instructions are critical to helping jurors understand fundamental concepts like reasonable doubt. How do we make the language of jury instructions more clear? Mar 28, 2017
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Using Big Data to Create a More Fair Jury
One expert says it’s time to tap into the vast world of big data to find out what prospective jurors read and listen to, and what beliefs they might bring into the courtroom. Mar 27, 2017