ElcomSoft Jury Denied Access to full DMCA Text

ryochiji writes "Wired Online is reporting in this article that the jury in the ElcomSoft trial requested access 'to the full copy of the DMCA to assist in their decision-making' but was declined. 'Instead, [Judge] Whyte said he would answer specific questions jurors had about portions of the law they must consider in determining ElcomSoft's guilt or innocence.' I don't know if this is common practice in the court of law, but it somehow doesn't sound right ..."

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Re:juries don't usually consult the law directly

[Twirlip of the Mists]

You know, you're kind of an asshole. Just in case you weren't aware.