The main point of the film is the jury system in the United States. The 21-month trial and the final verdict probably not only surprised most of the people in the film, but most of the Chinese viewers who watched the film probably had a hard time understanding it.
I don't dare to say that I understand the US judicial system, but after watching Linda's close-up series on the US, I personally think the verdict is very predictable. If I remember correctly, the United States emphasizes the legitimacy of the means of obtaining evidence, not because you suspect that the other party is a bad person and can use all means to obtain evidence. Although little is known about the tainted witness system, the jury has reason to question the reliability of quid pro quo testimony.
Another point is that even if the jury finds the defendant guilty, the basis for their judgment must be based on the sufficiency of evidence, and most of the evidence in this film is protested by lawyers that it is only heard.
Last but not least, although I don’t know exactly what RICO is charged with, judging from Jcky’s closing statement, it is mainly aimed at conspiracy, and the main effort of the prosecution is to convince the jury about the relationship between the defendant’s entire family It's their own way of life, and they shouldn't be labeled criminals just because the government doesn't like their community.
We have been taught since childhood that bad people must be severely punished. Standing in the dock means that you are finished, and the trial is just a passing scene. You're hoping to get rid of the prosecution's charges by trial, and that's a dream. In mainstream American film and television dramas, the government usually appears as a villain who abuses power. Their concept is that in the face of such a huge state apparatus, individuals are likely to be abused by power abuse, so judges should try their best to ensure that the defendants are treated fairly. This is why the judge in this film showed great tolerance and sympathy for Jacky.
The justice of the law, in the end, is to kill a good person, or not to kill a bad person? It is estimated that only when you stand in the dock can you really appreciate it.
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