[longtermmemmory]

this is why we have double jeopardy.

the jury spoke, then end.

[MindBender26]

Actually, double jeopardy is not nearly as absolute as laymen think.

It only applies to one sovereign at a time. If tried by a state, the feds can also try you if there is a separate chargeable federal case, such as in King.

Also, in the case of fraud, such as witness tampering, verdicts can be vacated.