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Law's Ayesha Bell Hardaway discusses Jayland Walker case

MEDIA | April 12, 2023
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Akron prepares as grand jury expected to convene in Jayland Walker case
WEWSAyesha Bell Hardaway, associate professor of law and co-director of the Social Justice Institute, said that unlike a criminal trial, a grand jury’s decision does not have to be unanimous. “In terms of the deliberations, it has to be what I would say is a super majority. If there are 9 grand jurors sat, at least 7 of them have to vote in favor of indictment,” she said.
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