State v. Jackson
Tennessee Supreme Court
444 S.W.3d 554 (2014)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Noura Jackson (defendant) was charged with murder. Jackson declined to testify at trial, invoking her Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. During the closing argument of the prosecution (plaintiff), the prosecutor walked toward Jackson, faced her, and stated in a loud voice, “Just tell us where you were! That’s all we are asking, Noura!” Jackson moved for a mistrial. The trial judge denied the motion. Jackson was convicted, and the court of criminal appeals affirmed. Jackson appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Clark, J.)
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