In recent high profile cases -- Zimmerman , Anthony , O.J . -- verdict did n't always match popular sentiment . The defendant admitted he had been near the child . Juries were asked to rule on guilt vs. reasonable doubt . The jury was not told the facts of a case and had no idea what they would be deciding about until after trial.
In recent high profile cases -- Zimmerman , Anthony , O.J . -- verdict did n't always match popular sentiment . Juries were asked to rule on guilt vs. reasonable doubt . The jury was not told the facts of a case and had no idea what they would be deciding about until after trial.