Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The 42 Questions Potential Jurors in Trump’s New York Trial

...more than half the prospective jurors from the first pool of 96 to be selected — out of the 200 total called on Monday — had been excused after telling the court they were unable to be fair and impartial - Spencer Brown 
"...At the conclusion of the first round of the process, more than half the prospective jurors from the first pool of 96 to be selected — out of the 200 total called on Monday — had been excused after telling the court they were unable to be fair and impartial in weighing the evidence set to be presented at trial...
The first few questions posed to potential members of the jury are biographical and relatively generic:
  • ..."Do you participate in any organizations or advocacy groups?"...
  • The next portion seeks to elicit more information about how and from where a juror gathers information and news. 
  • "Which of the following print publications, cable and/or network programs, or online media such as websites, blogs, or social media platforms do you visit, read or watch?" the questionnaire probes. Among the options for potential jurors are the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Huffington Post, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Newsmax, Truth Social, Facebook, X, and Tik Tok (sic).
  • Potential jurors are also asked open-ended questions about which podcasts they watch or listen to and what, if any, talk radio programs they consume...

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