Jump to content

'No easy task' - The hunt for an impartial Trump jury in Manhattan


Recommended Posts

Posted

image.png

 

Finding an impartial jury for the upcoming criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan proves to be no easy task. As the first former president to face such charges, Trump stands accused of falsifying business records to conceal a payment made to an adult film star before the 2016 election.

 

With the trial set to begin, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Trump's legal team face the challenge of selecting 12 jurors capable of setting aside their opinions about one of the most polarizing figures in US politics. However, the predominantly Democratic makeup of Manhattan poses a significant hurdle to finding an impartial jury.

 

Former Manhattan prosecutor Jeremy Saland acknowledges the difficulty of the task, given the widespread exposure New Yorkers have had to Trump and his family over generations. Despite this, Saland emphasizes the importance of ensuring a fair trial where jurors carefully consider the evidence presented.

 

The jury selection process involves multiple stages and could last over a week, with as many as 500 prospective jurors from Manhattan and neighboring Roosevelt Island. Both the prosecution and defense will scrutinize juror questionnaires to identify biases and impartiality.

 

Questions posed to prospective jurors include their media consumption habits, political affiliations, and associations with radical groups like QAnon, Proud Boys, and Antifa. However, Justice Juan Merchan emphasizes that jurors will not be dismissed solely based on political beliefs but on their ability to render a verdict impartially.

 

Challenges during jury selection include weeding out biased individuals and ensuring those selected have not predetermined their stance on the case. Each side has a limited number of challenges to dismiss jurors, while unlimited challenges require valid reasons.

 

To aid in the selection process, both sides may utilize experts to analyze jurors' social media activity for potential biases. Despite the challenges, experts note that finding an impartial jury is not unprecedented, citing the lengthy jury selection process in high-profile cases like Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial.

 

Ultimately, the search for an impartial jury in Trump's trial underscores the complexity of navigating deeply entrenched political divides in the pursuit of justice.

 

14.04.24

Source

 

image.png

Posted

I'd say that it'd be well nigh impossible to find any adult in the US that does not have a bias one way or another. The jury selection may take longer than the trial!

  • Thanks 1
  • Agree 1
Posted
On 4/14/2024 at 5:49 AM, Social Media said:

image.png

 

Finding an impartial jury for the upcoming criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan proves to be no easy task. As the first former president to face such charges, Trump stands accused of falsifying business records to conceal a payment made to an adult film star before the 2016 election.

 

With the trial set to begin, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Trump's legal team face the challenge of selecting 12 jurors capable of setting aside their opinions about one of the most polarizing figures in US politics. However, the predominantly Democratic makeup of Manhattan poses a significant hurdle to finding an impartial jury.

 

Former Manhattan prosecutor Jeremy Saland acknowledges the difficulty of the task, given the widespread exposure New Yorkers have had to Trump and his family over generations. Despite this, Saland emphasizes the importance of ensuring a fair trial where jurors carefully consider the evidence presented.

 

The jury selection process involves multiple stages and could last over a week, with as many as 500 prospective jurors from Manhattan and neighboring Roosevelt Island. Both the prosecution and defense will scrutinize juror questionnaires to identify biases and impartiality.

 

Questions posed to prospective jurors include their media consumption habits, political affiliations, and associations with radical groups like QAnon, Proud Boys, and Antifa. However, Justice Juan Merchan emphasizes that jurors will not be dismissed solely based on political beliefs but on their ability to render a verdict impartially.

 

Challenges during jury selection include weeding out biased individuals and ensuring those selected have not predetermined their stance on the case. Each side has a limited number of challenges to dismiss jurors, while unlimited challenges require valid reasons.

 

To aid in the selection process, both sides may utilize experts to analyze jurors' social media activity for potential biases. Despite the challenges, experts note that finding an impartial jury is not unprecedented, citing the lengthy jury selection process in high-profile cases like Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial.

 

Ultimately, the search for an impartial jury in Trump's trial underscores the complexity of navigating deeply entrenched political divides in the pursuit of justice.

 

14.04.24

Source

 

image.png

Seems to me that there would be / must be alternative options available. 

Posted
28 minutes ago, Rumpelstilskin said:

Why not North Korea?

Back when he visited NK he gave a press conference afterward and he implied that he wanted to open a seaside resort there.  Haven't heard it mentioned since.

 

Posted

Absolutely not I’m waaayyyy to livid at the man for what he’s done to my country and the disgrace he’s brought to the office of the presidency.it would definitely impact my partiality 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


  • Topics

  • Latest posts...

    1. 11

      Click on a topic- always goes to the last post

    2. 11

      Click on a topic- always goes to the last post

    3. 2

      Getting Old: Stoic About It or Endless Whinger?

    4. 11

      Click on a topic- always goes to the last post

    5. 12

      Thai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge - video

    6. 6

      Climate Talks in Turmoil Over Fossil Fuel Debate and Financial Commitments

    7. 3

      Car Rental Trap

    8. 12

      Thai worker abandoned in Israel after hospital discharge - video

  • Popular in The Pub


×
×
  • Create New...