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"And for the charge of first-degree murder, what is your verdict?"

"Guilty," the lead Juror said.

The defendant's head hit his hands; quiet sobs echoed through the chamber.

The judge turned. "You are sentenced to 40 years. Bailiff, proceed."

The Bailiff stepped forward and placed electrodes to the man's temples, then pressed a button on a nearby computer. The defendant's hair soon became gray, and wrinkles began to appear on his face.

After a few minutes, the process was complete.

"You're free to go."

The defendant, hunched and walking with difficulty, stumbled out of the room.