Court: Louisiana unanimous jury requirement not retroactive
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Prohibitions against nonunanimous jury convictions -- outlawed by Louisiana voters in 2018 and, later, by the U.S. Supreme Court -- do
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Prohibitions against nonunanimous jury convictions -- outlawed by Louisiana voters in 2018 and, later, by the U.S. Supreme Court -- do
In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that nonunanimous verdicts were unconstitutional, broadening the effect of the state constitutional amendment.
On Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court decided some 1,500 people will remain in prison without a guaranteed right to a fair trial.
On Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court decided some 1,500 people will remain in prison without a guaranteed right to a fair trial.
On Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court decided some 1,500 people will remain in prison without a guaranteed right to a fair trial.