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Jury Trials Vanish, and Justice Is Served Behind Closed Doors

Far fewer cases in recent decades are going to jury trials, as prosecutors are increasingly negotiating plea deals, a trend that some say disrupts a foundation of the American justice system. [Source]

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Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Jury System

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Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/08/nyregion/jury-trials-vanish-and-justice-is-served-behind-closed-doors.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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