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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

In 2018, Louisiana voters prohibited nonunanimous verdicts for crimes committed after Jan. 1, 2019.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023

Supreme Court overturned his convictions in July after finding nonunanimous jury verdicts unconstitutional.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2022

I interviewed her for an article I wrote last year about nonunanimous juries.

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