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[–] 1 point 9 months ago (1 child)

My understanding was the grand jury was more or less a formality so that double jeopardy would prevent any future prosecutions from happening, but what you're saying 100% tracks as well.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    A grand jury will not create double jeopardy because it happens before charges are brought. It's a way for a prosecutor to see if the evidence they have is strong enough. If a grand jury does not indict they can try again with new evidence or a different approach. They aren't necessarily required for every criminal case. But making a weak case to a grand jury is a way prosecutors avoid charging cops while claiming to have tried their best to the public. Especially with the secrecy around them.

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