We're promoting Jury Nullification in NYC before, during and after Ross Ulbricht's trial.

We're a couple of long-time jury rights activists and we're running a month-long phone kiosk and pamphleting campaign in Lower Manhattan next week to encourage jurors to vote not guilty in victimless crimes cases.

These efforts take place simultaneously with Ross Ulbricht's (the accused DPR) trial. The phone kiosks surround the courthouse where his trial takes place.

We're running a crowdfunding campaign and would like your support. I'll answer any questions, too. Thanks.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/end-the-prosecution-of-victimless-crimes-in-nyc/x/94256


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[23 Points] SaysHiToSqualor-:

Honest question, what is jury nullification?


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[9 Points] HarlequinNight:

Jury Nullification Explained by CGP Grey in case anyone out there would like a simple explanation.

Basically juries have a 3rd un-written option when deciding on a conviction. 1) Guilty (punished), 2) Not Guilty (not punished), 3) Guilty - but should not be punished because it is a bad application of the law.

I suppose logically there is a 4th result in that space which is 4) Not Guilty (Punished anyways).


[4 Points] JoatMasterofNun:

Please. PLEEEASEEE I hope so much that this is successful.

It would send such a strong message to the government. And seriously, I don't think the media could avoid it. They'd have to mention how Ulbricht walked which would hopefully by default spread the knowledge of Jury Nullification.


[5 Points] hashmon:

I donated 10 bucks. Wish I could give more, but I work at a restaurant. Come on, people, chip in a few bucks! Educating the public about jury nullification is a very virtuous cause and could b a major contributing factor to ending the Drug War, as it was in ending alcohol prohibition.


[4 Points] RipVanWinkl:

I agree with what you're doing, it's a good thing. But be prepared for some serious trouble, 'The Man' won't sit idly by.


[3 Points] georgedonnelly:

We promised, you delivered with the cash, now we're delivering with the promised ads. Details here:

http://juryrightsproject.com/nyc-jury-rights-ads/

Tried posting the update as its own thread but mods have banned me. No worries, OP is just trying to deliver.


[4 Points] HeyRonn:

But if Ross isn't in prison who will lead the yoga class??


[3 Points] ThrowawayLicense1111:

Good luck!


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[2 Points] We_Are_Never_Safe:

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[1 Points] young_k:

For the sake of argument only, what about how they get king pins on tax evasion and stuff like that...what will they do about the al capones that keep their hands clean.


[1 Points] nsgiad:

I'm not sure conspiracy to commit drug trafficking is a victimless crime.


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[1 Points] lolthrowlolaway:

Phone kiosks? hahahahahaaha!!! Did you post this in the early 90s??? Only people that will see your stupid messages are homeless people and superman!


[0 Points] ByMAster2:

But what would you have to say about Ross Ulbricht employing a hitman to get a man killed?


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