A grand jury is composed of a group of individuals whose main purpose is to determine whether to issue an indictment against an individual. This process of determining whether or not to issue an indictment is commonly known as a grand jury investigation. During a grand jury investigation, the grand jury makes no decision or conclusion as to the guilt or innocence of an individual. It only determines whether there is probable cause, or enough evidence to suggest, that an individual may have committed a crime.
Yes, it celebrates Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) along with Mexico, other Central American countries, and some South American countries (like Peru).
A celebration of the Day of the Dead in Guanajuato, Mexico. Credit: Image courtesy of American Memory at the Library of Congress. Much can be learned about a nation by the events that appear on its calendar. National holidays provide insight into the values of a country while commemorating its history. Mexico today is the product of ancient Indian civilizations, European conquest, Catholic missionary efforts, two long and bloody revolutions, and many other wars.