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TIL in 2012, 2410 years after the original trial, a mock trial of Socrates was held by a panel consisting of 10 international judges deciding under the ancient Athenian law. Final vote was split 5-5 and he was narrowly acquitted. Audience members watching the mock trial also voted 584-282 to acquit.

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