What is keeping this Grand Jury from being corrupt? Don’t get me wrong, it warms my heart. But, with all the corruption in our legal system, how can we trust that they’ll convict the guilty?
A grand jury doesn't convict. The grand jury hears evidence and decides if there is enough evidence to bring an indictment (official charges). The case would then start the judicial process, a person is arraigned on charges and either squeals for a deal or goes to trial.
Possible, but a subject of investigation isn't required to be informed a grand jury is meeting to consider a case against them. Usually targets of federal investigation are notified after the GJ has met, and then they have the chance to start making deals.
What is keeping this Grand Jury from being corrupt? Don’t get me wrong, it warms my heart. But, with all the corruption in our legal system, how can we trust that they’ll convict the guilty?
A grand jury doesn't convict. The grand jury hears evidence and decides if there is enough evidence to bring an indictment (official charges). The case would then start the judicial process, a person is arraigned on charges and either squeals for a deal or goes to trial.
Or, the person in question decides to squeal and cop a plea deal BEFORE the GJ indictment is officially announced.
Which, I believe is what's happening here.
Possible, but a subject of investigation isn't required to be informed a grand jury is meeting to consider a case against them. Usually targets of federal investigation are notified after the GJ has met, and then they have the chance to start making deals.