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It wasn't valid testimony or evidence, but it biases the jury.

The video was after the jury had rendered their decision.

The video was aired before the sentence was given if I understood correctly, so one could argue the judge may have been influenced one way or the other by the video.

The purpose of that phase is to influence the judge.

That's why you have the family of the deceased reading tearful letters, crayon drawings from children missing their parents, and other things of that nature introduced during pre sentencing impact statements.

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