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In the movie “12 Angry Men”, the story revolves around a murder trial of a 16 year old boy in which the 12 jurors are expected to arrive at a judgement. Each juror is of a different background and had a different view about the boy’s role in murder. All 11 of the jurors believe that the boy committed the murder either by conviction or by looking at others. The 8th Juror, Henry Fonda, with a reasonable doubt about the boy committing the murder sets the focus for the discussion in the Jury room.…

I was lucky to be able to attend a closed session at the Reno Justice Court. My girlfriend is roommates with an elderly woman, and that woman has a niece who is district attorney Peg Samples. She was very kind and was able to allow us to watch the sentencing of this case. The case was the sentencing from The State of Nevada vs. Matthew David Fugate and he had two separate charges in the past for sexually assaulting two teenage boys. Mr. Fugate was being represented by his defense attorney John…

As the jury walked back to their seats, you could see the worriness in the mens eyes. The juror stood up and said “They jury of this court find Mr. Robinson guilty.” The worries was gone, and all that was left was remorse. The judge cleared out slamming the door on the way. The court room was emptying. Atticus shook Mr. Robinson hand, as the guards were taking him out. When atticus walked out the court room stood up to honor him. In To Kill A Mockingbird, it shows how unfair the justice system…

1. Discuss the importance of Mose Wright in the trail and his testimony. Why is his testimony so important and also so frustrating to the outcome of the trial? It was important because even though he was threatened, to be killed by the murders, he still told the jury what happened that night. It is frustrating because even though they had more than enough evidence and with Mose Wright's testimony, to put them in jail for life but they got off home free. Example on page 18, the first sentence,…

when she became an heir to the Scottish throne (Schlesinger 16). Mary's mother sent her to France for school when she was five years old. Mary's mom ruled Scotland for her until Mary was old enough to rule herself. While at school she learned many languages and attended school with the king's children. Although she was a good student Mary like the outdoors better. She loved animals and…

Essay #3 In Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years, renowned British historian John Guy studies the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Guy examines primary sources that were lost in history to describe the relationship between gender and power. Becoming the Queen of England in a world dominated by men, Elizabeth faced many challenges not experienced by monarch before her. Guy analyzes Elizabeth’s approach to following issues: war and foreign policy, playing favorites with officials, and the politics of the…

Juror #8 In the play “Twelve Angry Men” the Juror No.8 was a very important character, without him there would not have been any conflict and the young boy would have been executed without a proper trial. An Architect by profession, he stood out from the rest of jurors. He had the gift for intuitive thinking, understanding complex human relationships and inspiring others. He believed in trial-by-jury system and did his best to have the necessary procedures to come up with a fair outcome. His…

After reading The Last Juror, I realized what a great book John Grisham wrote. Throughout the whole book, I was introduced to several characters from Ford County. Each of these characters had intriguing personalities. Each of them had a different background, varying personal beliefs, and values. In my opinion, John Grisham did a great job of establishing a small town feel. Another aspect I enjoyed was the feeling that something huge was going to happen involving the Padgitts. The action…

The movie “The Runaway Jury,” released in 2003, is all about obtaining justice. The opening scenes include a fatal shooting that results in the death of several law firm employees, one of them being a father named Jacob Wood. His wife, Celeste, files a civil lawsuit against Vicksburg Firearms for providing the suicidal shooter with multiple lethal weapons. Two years later in New Orleans, the case finally beings to take shape. However, the true plot of the film isn’t about the Wood family; it…

On the early afternoon of February 2, 2013, thirteen bullets left two prestigious military men dead the scene. After the death of the two in the shooting range, a vicious manhunt was triggered to find their killer, Eddie Ray Routh. This was the murder of the “American Sniper”, Chris Kyle and his military partner, Chad Littlefield. On February 11, 2013, the murder trial was opened. Visual evidence is key to keeping the jurors indulged in a trial. Jurors are easily distracted and tend to…