•A Play about a boy on trial for the murder of his father

•12 Jurors must reach a verdict on the guilt of the defendant

What is a fair trial?

How does our justice system ensure that citizens receive a fair trial?

Decisions by a majority vote are always fair. True or False?

• http://fischersoph.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/12-angry-men-script.pdf

Reginald Rose--authorReginald Rose--authorBorn in New York CityWas a television writer for Studio

One (a TV show featuring original plays)After serving on a jury, he wrote

this play based on the experiences of a juror member

Juror # 8 (lead role) was played by Henry Fonda (award winning actor)

Homicide: any killing of a human being Premeditated Homicide: a murder planned

in advance Evidence: points to the truth without proving

it Acquittal: setting free by declaring not guilty Defendant: person accused or sued Jury: 12 people chosen to determine guilt

Prosecution: the carrying on of a lawsuit Verdict: the decision of a jury Witness: person who gives first hand

account–information dealing with the crime Perjury: telling of a lie after taking an oath Foreman: Chairman of a jury Unanimous: United in opinion Hung Jury: group who can’t reach an

agreement Reasonable doubt: uncertainty about

evidence