Reversal of Another Saratoga County Verdict Raises Questions About Anonymous Jury Practices
Saratoga Springs, NY — In a recent turn of judicial proceedings in Saratoga County, a higher court has overturned a conviction due to concerns surrounding the use of an anonymous jury. This marks the second such instance in the area, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of this legal practice. The recent decision involved the case of a local man previously found guilty of drug possession charges. The Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court cited the undue process of employing an anonymous jury as a key factor in their decision to reverse the … Read more