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The [[Salem Witch Trials]] were an early example of abusive misuse of juries, whereby class jealousy was exploited in order to convict wealthier members of society.  To this day class warfare is commonly misused in jury trials to try to turn a jury against a defendant.  Political bias is also exploited, as in cases relating to [[Donald Trump]].

The [[Salem Witch Trials]] were an early example of abusive misuse of juries, whereby class jealousy was exploited in order to convict wealthier members of society.  To this day class warfare is commonly misused in jury trials to try to turn a jury against a defendant.  Political bias is also exploited, as in cases relating to [[Donald Trump]].

== Pretrial publicity impacts jury verdicts ==

== Pretrial publicity impacts jury verdicts ==

Numerous studies demonstrate that pretrial publicity has an effect on jury verdicts,<ref>https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2022-25350-001.html</ref> and yet courts often pretend otherwise.

Numerous studies demonstrate that pretrial publicity has an effect on jury verdicts,<ref>https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2022-25350-001.html</ref> and yet courts often pretend otherwise. What is the point of having a jury echo the verdict of the [[liberal media]]?

== Manipulation of juries by plaintiffs' attorneys ==

== Manipulation of juries by plaintiffs' attorneys ==

"Conventional wisdom says the longer the jury deliberates, the higher the verdict will be."<ref>https://milesmediation.com/blog/why-is-adr-growing-in-popularity/</ref>

"Conventional wisdom says the longer the jury deliberates, the higher the verdict will be."<ref>https://milesmediation.com/blog/why-is-adr-growing-in-popularity/</ref>