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InstantGratification

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31. Pretty sure they can ask questions

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #24)

Sat Oct 11, 2025, 12:38 PM

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I'm not positive, but I don't think the prosecutor is obligated to tell them about it. He would probably just tell them something like, "I have presented my evidence, you are charged with voting on the indictment based on the case I have made." I will point out again that IANAL and I've never sat in a grand jury proceeding. My knowledge of all this comes from being a fan of original Law and Order and a general fascination with our legal system, paired with above average googling skills. A real lawyer might well shoot down my comments.

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