The Verdict

Zach's trial wrapped up yesterday. The jury heard the closing arguments in the morning and received the case for deliberation around 3PM. They deliberated for 4 1/2 hours and came to a verdict: not guilty.

Having an inside perspective on this trial puts our justice system in a new light for me, especially the concept of reasonable doubt. Zach and most of the jurors felt like the girl had committed the crime, but the prosecution didn't do an adequate job of proving it--there was reasonable doubt. So there is definitely a difference between being "innocent" and being "not guilty." I guess I'm glad our system works that way--it is certainly better than being guilty until proven innocent--but I am even more glad that we have a Judge in heaven who knows the truth and will put all things right in the end.