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« on: August 18, 2023, 05:05:09 PM »
« edited: August 18, 2023, 05:25:48 PM by darklordoftech »
Apparently jurors aren’t anonymous in Georgia.
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2023, 05:08:58 PM »
Yes (O/I)

Jurors could be and have been doxed because of this.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2023, 08:26:30 PM »
Yes. For as long as there have been juries, jurors have been stalked, intimidated, harassed, assaulted, blackmailed, extorted, bribed, and even killed, by both the defense and the prosecution in order to change the outcome of the trial.

For the sake of justice, jurors must be completely anonymous.
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2023, 09:00:52 AM »
Quote from: darklordoftech on August 18, 2023, 05:05:09 PM
Apparently jurors aren’t anonymous in Georgia.

Jurors are only anonymous in exceptional circumstances.  The first anonymous jury wasn't empaneled in the United States until 1977. 
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2023, 05:58:58 PM »
No, of course not. Jurors aren't anonymous by default in any state, as far as I know, and it would probably be unconstitutional to do so.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2023, 06:00:57 PM »
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 05:58:58 PM
No, of course not. Jurors aren't anonymous by default in any state, as far as I know, and it would probably be unconstitutional to do so.
Why would it most likely be unconstitutional?
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2023, 06:01:51 PM »
Yes. I feel that this is necessary to prevent juror intimidation.
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2023, 06:08:16 PM »
Quote from: Punxsutawney Phil on August 20, 2023, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 05:58:58 PM
No, of course not. Jurors aren't anonymous by default in any state, as far as I know, and it would probably be unconstitutional to do so.
Why would it most likely be unconstitutional?

The First Amendment guarantees the press and the public a right to attend criminal trials. Public proceedings are a basic guard against bias and unfair proceedings. Part of having an open and transparent legal system is knowing the names of jurors.
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2023, 06:13:11 PM »
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 06:08:16 PM
Quote from: Punxsutawney Phil on August 20, 2023, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 05:58:58 PM
No, of course not. Jurors aren't anonymous by default in any state, as far as I know, and it would probably be unconstitutional to do so.
Why would it most likely be unconstitutional?

The First Amendment guarantees the press and the public a right to attend criminal trials. Public proceedings are a basic guard against bias and unfair proceedings. Part of having an open and transparent legal system is knowing the names of jurors.
Ah. That makes sense.
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2023, 09:05:48 PM »
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 06:08:16 PM
Quote from: Punxsutawney Phil on August 20, 2023, 06:00:57 PM
Quote from: Taylor Swift Boat Veterans for Truth on August 20, 2023, 05:58:58 PM
No, of course not. Jurors aren't anonymous by default in any state, as far as I know, and it would probably be unconstitutional to do so.
Why would it most likely be unconstitutional?

The First Amendment guarantees the press and the public a right to attend criminal trials. Public proceedings are a basic guard against bias and unfair proceedings. Part of having an open and transparent legal system is knowing the names of jurors.

The right to a fair trial cuts both ways. If the defense is intimidating jurors, the prosecution has a right to know.
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« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2023, 11:36:28 PM »
No, but witness protection should be allowed for those who face the wrath of Qanoners.
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