Under the federal system of government of the United States, the courts use the jury system for deciding on the case. The jurors are shut out from society and are expected to render a verdict without being influenced by anyone.
How foolproof is that?
When jurors are given food, it's easy for the waiter to insert a note, is it not? or a check?
Here are the rules for the jury:
Jurors must:
- Decide the facts of the case only
- Take directions relating to law from the trial judge, whether or not they agree with him/her
- Remain impartial and independent
- Remain uninfluenced by any person. It is an offence for any person who is not a member of the jury to attempt to influence a juror in any way. If any person speaks to a juror about the case, the juror should inform the court or a member of the Gardai.
- Keep statements made in the jury room confidential. Jurors should not discuss the case with any person other than members of the jury. It is contempt of court punishable by fine and/or imprisonment to repeat any statements made in the jury room.
We pray that the jurors on the running case on Russian intervention in the US elections of 2016 would be fully protected from any kind of influence at all, save by the evidences that have been presented in the court; that justice will not be imperilled.
Let's pray together. It is the only method that is safe and sure.
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