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Juries in England and Wales

A protester in Oakland, California, on December 3, 2014, wears a sign during a demonstration against the decision by a New York City grand jury not to indict a police officer in the death of Eric Garner.

England abolished grand juries decades ago because they didn’t work

Justice

Grand juries decided not indict the police officers who killed Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The decision enraged many Americans, who questioned why the incidents didn’t deserve an open trial — exactly the reason why the UK, the originator of grand juries, abolished its own system long ago.

Smart phones in courtrooms

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The World

Tarek Mehanna Found Guilty

Conflict & Justice

Jury Convicts ‘Lord of War’

Italians React to the Release of Amanda Knox

The World

How race affects a jury: latest in BART shooting case surprises activists

Conflict & Justice

Jury selection is complete in the murder case against former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle against an unarmed passenger, Oscar Grant, in 2009; but, while the case is moving forward, many activists are concerned about the jury’s racial make-up.

The World

Fort Dix terrorism trial begins

Jury selection begins today in the trial of five men accused of plotting a terrorist attack on the army base in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Guest: George Anastasia, Philadelphia Inquirer crime reporter

The World

Georgians try trials by jury

Conflict & Justice

The former Soviet Republic of Georgia is just starting to offer jury trials on a limited basis, but most Georgians are unfamiliar with the concept. So Americans are playing a role in helping Georgians get ready. Reporter Mary Stucky has some examples.

The World

Geo answer

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is New South Wales. The Australian state is the site of a high-profile drug trial. It became even more high profile, after the defense team discovered the jury was doing puzzles in the jury box. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with defense attorney Phil Stewart.