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Comprehending the argument

Problem

Yasmin is a juror in a criminal case. Based on all the evidence presented, Yasmin is pretty sure the defendant didn’t commit the crime. Although there are a couple of loose ends that leave her with a bit of uncertainty, she firmly believes that there’s not enough evidence to justify punishing him at all—or even to justify having continued suspicions hanging over him after the trial. Which of the verdict systems discussed in the video would allow Yasmin to choose a verdict that most precisely reflects her judgment in this case?
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