But his defense lawyer asked the jury to decide if citizens have the right to criticize public officials.

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This week on our program, we take a look at the jury system in the United States.

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He said he could find no reason to question the jury's decision that Brown was guilty.

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But the rules are not easy to enforce when the jury goes home at night.

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Or it could be less. Or it could be more, if the jury wants to punish the losing party and set an example for others.

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The judge explains the laws that govern the decision the jury is asked to make.

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These three and the other nine people are the members of the jury.

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The lawyers also make opening and closing statements to the jury.

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At the end,the judge makes a final statement to the jury.

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The jury is asked to decide the cause of death.

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The jury found John Brown guilty of all three charges.

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The jury found Zenger not guilty.

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The jury might also award damages.

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The jury then deliberates.

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The jury viewed more than 3,000 exhibits and heard from more than 300 witnesses.

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Relatives expressed their disbelief at the jury's decision.

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