You might as well give up on the trumpian name calling. It makes you look like an effectual little overexcited Chihuahua, attempt to nip at ankles of a grown man, walking past in boots. There is no getting around, you don't believe in the legal system, and laws, based solely on political stance.
Tell us, Mr Legal theory from your experience as a juror, what are the legal consequences to a juror, believe somebody innocent (or nullified, knowing thier guilt as proven) for failing to take into account a judges instruction, and simply voting "Not Guilty"? The answer is none.
That is the neat things of the hassle, of being on a jury, charged to make the decision of guilt. If even one juror could have been convinced, by the defense, the charges (though true) were unfairly brought or fought, or the person being tried was simply not someone they were unwilling to convict, even after hearing and seeing the evidence. After all this was not a capital punishment crime. Remember OJ? Most of the country was pretty sure he was responsible for those deaths, but the jury became convinced over the course of the trial, this was not someone they were will to see sentenced for the crimes. So, OJ walked out totally innocent of the crime(s). You are whining about ineffectual legal representation by the defense.
Personally, I think Gov Hochul should pardon, to clear the air, both for the good of the state, and the country. And, of course there is precedent, as Nixon was saved from prosecution for this very reason, though it was one of the reason Ford lost election to the office of President, he was holding, when he made that decision. Did it mean Nixon had not done, what he was evidenced to have done? No. But, it did mean he was legally clear of all charges? Yes. It did not cost him a fortune to fight it in court, did not continue the public spectacle, distasteful to all. Does New York need a legal precedent that politicians cannot be prosecuted for laws on the books of that state? No. Is it necessary or beneficial to keep running up defense and prosecution legal bills, only benefitting the lawyers? No. Would it save time, money and continued spectacle. Would it be a win for Trump? Yes. I view this as effective, pragmatic resolution, better for all. It is time to clear the air, as the voters (just like ultimate jurors of record have made a decision, good, bad or indifferent (as we shall see), based on the future, as the past was officially taken into account, at the polls on Tuesday. I wish him and the country (indeed the world) good luck on his presidency.
