Stephen Miller has erupted at “blatant jury nullification” after a Los Angeles tow truck driver was acquitted of stealing an ICE vehicle in the latest embarrassment for Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

Bobby Nuñez, 33, was charged with theft of government property after towing away a locked ICE SUV—with its keys and firearm secured inside—during a chaotic immigration arrest in downtown Los Angeles on Aug. 15.

Video from the scene showed federal agents chasing the truck as it pulled away, before arresting Nuñez and leading him away in handcuffs.

  • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    48
    ·
    21 hours ago

    Pee Wee Himmler better get used to lots and lots of jury nullification. It’s probably why this little asshat is trying to get away with disappearing people with no trial - he hates and despises We, The People.

    • chiliedogg@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      40
      ·
      20 hours ago

      Jury nullification is the real reasons juries exist. Pass all the corrupt laws and appoint all the corrupt justices you want. As long as we still have trial by jury we have a check on power from the citizens.

      • Skankhunt420@sh.itjust.works
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        edit-2
        17 hours ago

        a judge can issue a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) if they determine that no reasonable jury could have reached the verdict based on the evidence.

        So while it is rare the judge can still fuck everyone involved in the case no matter what the jury says.

        freedom