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DC Grand Jurors Reject Charges & Chief Justice Okays FTC Firing

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Grand Jury Decisions Under Scrutiny

This chapter examines a D.C. grand jury's recent choice to issue a misdemeanor charge instead of felony indictment, shedding light on the grand jury's role in the legal system. It discusses the rarity of jurors declining to return indictments and the implications of such decisions, particularly concerning prosecutorial conduct and the handling of evidence. Additionally, the chapter explores the tension between the U.S. Attorney's Office and the judiciary, raising concerns about trust in the legal process.

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