The Jury’s Dilemma: Reasonable Doubt and the Search for Truth
Sep 30, 2026
Judge Michele Henne
The Jury’s Dilemma: Reasonable Doubt and the Search for Truth
- What does “beyond a reasonable doubt” actually mean?
- When we say "crazy" what does it mean? (addressing then competency and not guilty by reason of insanity)
- What about evidence seen on social media or in the news?
- What happens when jurors fundamentally disagree?
- Why one juror can matter—and why unanimity matters
- What jurors can and cannot consider during deliberations