Multiple Choice
Eighteen-year-old André has been accused of statutory rape because he had sex with his 17-year-old girlfriend,who is a minor.When the case goes to trial,the prosecution presents evidence confirming that André broke the law;yet______________ the jurors vote not guilty because they feel the law is outdated.The jury's action illustrates
A) the positive coercion bias.
B) internalization.
C) sentencing disparity.
D) jury nullification.
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