Emma, a 24-year-old hispanic woman, pressed charges of sexual harassment against jonathan, a politician. the case became sensational because the accused was one of the strongest candidates in the upcoming elections. in the case's final stage, the united states supreme court issued a verdict that cleared jonathan of all charges on the grounds of lack of evidence. the ruling spurred angry protests from many interest groups, especially hispanic women, and they wanted the verdict reversed. according to the prevalent system, which among the following would invalidate the verdict in this case?