Jury Nullification is the True Power of the Jury (Score 1)

A jury can do anything they want. If there are "rules" against nullification, they can just make up some lame argument why they voted against the "government." I doubt your claim that there are rules against this kind of verdict because it is common to be charged with contempt of court if you tell the jury about nullification during a trial. (At least as a lawyer. If you, the defendant, is on the stand making a statement, I don't know if they can silence you.) Frankly, if I ever get on a jury, I simply will not convict anyone no matter what the charge. Call if payback.