What does “Jury Nullification” mean?

Question

I’ve bee watching the Brooks vs state trial, and before he makes his closing argument, the judge tells him NOT to inform the jury of their power to nullify the law.

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Answer 1

Even if the jury believes there is enough evidence to convict the defendant as charged, if they don’t agree with the charges, for example if there were extenuating circumstances that the jury views as excusing the crime, they can still find the defendant innocent.