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mmoosstoday at 4:39 PM0 repliesview on HN

> The jury’s role is advisory, which means they will give recommendations to the presiding judge, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who will make the final decision on the verdict and damages.

What kind of trial is that, and what provision is there for it in the law? Who gets to choose that? The trial is in US federal court in Oakland [0].

[0] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/18/meta-chil...