The 19-year-old defendant returned three rings worth at least $5,000, and Fairfax County jurors took up a collection to pay her $60 fine. Numerous criminal lawyers said they had never seen jurors acting similarly. The victim said she thought the fine was too lenient.
A Jury Convicted A Maid Of Stealing Jewelry. Then The Jurors Paid Her Fine.
By Tom Jackman, Washington Post: Local
Fri, 12/15/2017 - 9:06am
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