Jury - A group of 12 people, who, having lied to the judge about their health, hearing, and business engagements, have failed to fool him. (H. L. Mencken)

Jury - A group of 12 people, who, having lied to the judge about their health, hearing, and business engagements, have failed to fool him.

H. L. Mencken

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