U.S. v. Datcher, No. 3:92-00054 (M.D.Tenn.) (830 F.Supp. 411) (September 8, 1993) (Judge Thomas A. Jr. Wiseman)
Powerful and brilliant decision in which Judge Wiseman argued that jury nullification has a long tradition and serves the purpose of defeating overly harsh punishments.
Although Judge Wiseman's decision in this case was subsequently vacated by an unpublished order of the Sixth Circuit, his words represent one of the most …
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