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In reply to the discussion: Shocking mistake in Darren Wilson grand jury [View all]DefenseLawyer
(11,101 posts)13. There is no cross examination before a grand jury
It is not an adversarial proceeding. The Prosecutor presents the evidence he wants the jury to see in order to establish probable cause that a crime has been committed. Or in this case the Prosecutor presents the evidence he wants the jury to see in order to guarantee there will be no indictment.
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I think his mindset was he wasn't worried for one second about getting in trouble.
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#41
That's what McCulloch kept saying during his 1/2 hour "explanation" of the verdict to not indict.
99th_Monkey
Dec 2014
#12
He was supposed to be looking for an indictment. Instead he was acting as a defense attorney. He als
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#29
DA used witness 10 as the main one to back up the story, yes "story" Wilson told
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#42
Who would cross examine in a GJ proceeding? The jurors are allowed to ask questions.
badtoworse
Dec 2014
#7
It's almost unheard-of to even allow an accused perp to appear on their own behalf before a GJ
99th_Monkey
Dec 2014
#10
If a prosecutor believes no crime has been committed or that he can't win in court,...
badtoworse
Dec 2014
#21
There is no defense present at a GJ. They are generally provided information only by the prosecutor
sabrina 1
Dec 2014
#30
Wilson didn't really need to have a "counsel" present during his GJ testimony
99th_Monkey
Dec 2014
#37
My saying McCulloch 'instructed' jury to ignore evidence is my interpretation of his statement
99th_Monkey
Dec 2014
#27
What I have is my very opinionated interpretation of this portion of McCulloch's "explanation"
99th_Monkey
Dec 2014
#46