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Comer demands jury-nullification records from groups by Oct. 27

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC · How we work

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Rep. James Comer (R-KY) chaired the Oversight Committee and requested jury-nullification documents from Free DC and Harriet’s Wildest Dreams.
The committee warned the trainings could erode impartial juries and undermine the rule of law.
The request covers records from Jan. 1, 2025 onward, sets an Oct. 27 deadline, and the groups have not replied.
Co-founder Qiana Johnson told trainees they have a “superpower” to nullify juries, noting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro fears it.

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Story summary

Rep. James Comer (R-KY) chaired the Oversight Committee and requested jury-nullification documents from Free DC and Harriet’s Wildest Dreams.
The committee warned the trainings could erode impartial juries and undermine the rule of law.
The request covers records from Jan. 1, 2025 onward, sets an Oct. 27 deadline, and the groups have not replied.
Co-founder Qiana Johnson told trainees they have a “superpower” to nullify juries, noting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro fears it.