Many criminal justice professionals have argued time and time again about jury nullification particularly when dealing with race. Some well-known alleged jury nullification due to race was the case of OJ Simpson and the trial of the police officers involved in the Rodney King beating. Race-based jury nullification is believed to take place when jurors identify and share the same racial/ethnic characteristics as the defendant, and deliver a not-guilty verdict even if the evidence shows the guilt. In a 2-page paper please discuss the pros and cons of race-based jury nullification. Should it be continued? Why or why not?
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