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But back then in Louisiana, where nonunanimous juries were legal, it resulted in a life sentence for Gray.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

But the jury vote was 10-2 and the conviction was tossed after the Supreme Court outlawed nonunanimous verdicts.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

Ward told the House Judiciary Committee, during a livestreamed meeting in Baton Rouge, that there are an estimated 1,500 people incarcerated under nonunanimous verdicts.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

But other jurors we found didn’t remember a nonunanimous vote.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021

A few weeks earlier, in another courtroom, the D.A.’s office had asked for new trials for 22 people who were in prison because they’d been convicted by nonunanimous juries.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2021