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Douglas Linder at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law has created a webpage of famous trials. It contains transcripts, biographies, and other information. The earliest trial included is that of Socrates (399 B.C.). The most recent trial covered is the prosecution of Moussauri in 2006. It is a great source...
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A 19 year old pre-nursing student decided not to go to federal jury duty. When she did not appear, the clerk called her. She told the clerk she had a flat tire and would rather go to class. The judge then ordered that she show cause for her failure to appear. What was the...
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