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

[Social Media]

 

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

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[bendejo]

They wanted a change of venue, but were told Moscow, Minsk and Budapest were all invalid.

 

[thaibeachlovers]

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!

[Chomper Higgot]

11 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

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!

There is no such thing as a person without bias.

 

Jury members need only be able to judge the case solely on the merits of the evidence and testimony presented in the court room during the trial.

 

 

Edited April 14 by Chomper Higgot

[Skipalongcassidy]

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

There is no such thing as a person without bias.

 

Jury members need only be able to judge the case solely on the merits of the evidence and testimony presented in the court room during the trial.

In the meantime... the bias judge is setting the standard... Merchan emphasized that he won't let the lawyers ask about jurors' voting choices, political contributions or party registration.

[Tug]

13 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

There is no such thing as a person without bias.

 

Jury members need only be able to judge the case on the merits of the evidence and testimony presented in the court room during the trial.

 

 

Spot on chomper that’s why trumps terrified the FACTS will be exposed not the trump crybaby victim poor me give me money mantra let the trial(s) begin!!!

[Tug]

4 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

In the meantime... the bias judge is setting the standard... Merchan emphasized that he won't let the lawyers ask about jurors' voting choices, political contributions or party registration.

Ahhh that goes both ways

[jerrymahoney]

8 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

In the meantime... the bias judge is setting the standard... Merchan emphasized that he won't let the lawyers ask about jurors' voting choices, political contributions or party registration.

https://edition.cnn.com/election/2020/results/state/new-york/president

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

In the meantime... the bias judge is setting the standard... Merchan emphasized that he won't let the lawyers ask about jurors' voting choices, political contributions or party registration.

He’s not letting Trump attack the jurors either.

 

Bad man!

[rudi49jr]

Trump himself has a lot to do with that, with his insane rants and attacks on Truth Social and in speeches during his rallies. Which is exactly what his goal was, or at least one of his goals: to taint the jury pool. 

[parallelman]

Maybe they should elect from this forum

[scorecard]

On 4/14/2024 at 5:49 AM, Social Media said:

 

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

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

[spidermike007]

I am from NYC. There are very, very few people in the greater NY area who like, or respect Trump. He has burned too many contractors, over the decades. Word gets around. Will they be able to find a decent jury pool? I really do not care, as I am hoping he gets the conviction he has worked so hard for, and deserves, for his lifetime of crime.

[riclag]

12 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

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!

How can a court negate TDS in NY?

The dems stack the deck!

Dem prosecutor

Dem Judge

Jury Pool,Dem majority voting base.

Made up new (was a misdemeanor)New York law to get Trump!

Lying ex lawyers already convicted and jailed for perjury!

Turley: “So this is the case: A serial perjurer used to convert a dead state misdemeanor into a felony based on an alleged federal election crime that was rejected by the Justice Department”.

 

It goes to the appeals process to get away from election interference by the corrupt New York judicial system.imop

 

https://nypost.com/2024/04/14/opinion/a-serial-perjurer-will-try-to-prove-an-old-misdemeanor-against-trump-in-an-embarrassment-for-the-new-york-legal-system/

Edited April 15 by riclag

[Rumpelstilskin]

19 hours ago, bendejo said:

They wanted a change of venue, but were told Moscow, Minsk and Budapest were all invalid.

 

Why not North Korea?

[bendejo]

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.

 

[Skipalongcassidy]

22 hours ago, Tug said:

Ahhh that goes both ways

Do you think that you would qualify as a juror?

[Tug]

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