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Re:Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3M check to US Gov... by paulddraper on Sunday June 09, 2024 @12:44PM (#40625678)
Because it's irrelevant.

The jury decides guilt or innocence, and then the judge issues the sentence.

No need for step 1.

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Re:Google avoids jury trial by sending $2.3M check to US Gov... by tadfisher on Sunday June 09, 2024 @03:20PM (#40626792)
In this case, the jury would also decide damages, including punitive damages above and beyond that requested by the prosecution.
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