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Re:Bayesian Analysis of Racial Bias in Police Shootings in t... by quesera on Saturday July 09, 2016 @01:20AM (#12060227)
> there is a saying that "prosecutors can get a jury to convict a ham sandwich

The quote is that a good prosecutor can get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich. The meaning is entirely different from your interpretation.

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Re:Bayesian Analysis of Racial Bias in Police Shootings in t... by cloudjacker on Saturday July 09, 2016 @01:37PM (#12062409)
Good point

Having read enough appeals cases I will maintain what I mentioned about what prosecutors have discretion over.

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