On the record
They were even allowed to grant pardon to criminals, and to correct by their clemency the rigors of justice.
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Lysander Spooner
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gutenberg.orgThey were even allowed to grant pardon to criminals, and to correct by their clemency the rigors of justice.
Spooner points out the jury's power to grant pardons, showcasing their influence on justice.
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