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In reply to the discussion: Maxwell Verdict In Question [View all]RandPaulsNeighbor
(104 posts)22. It is Unseemly
Fortunately, the process improved somewhat. It is now a written questionnaire that asks about personal experiences and/or close familial experiences that may affect your ability to serve. But, if you answer in the affirmative, the judge asks about whether you can put aside those related experiences, in front of the other prospective jurors, and fairly judge the case strictly based on the evidence presented.
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I would think that there would be a pretty harsh penalty for lying during jury selection.
70sEraVet
Jan 2022
#7
Yeah, I know people won't like this, but I have my suspicions about Giuffre.
BlackSkimmer
Jan 2022
#6
Of course I don't think Maxwell 'is just your average woman and everything is on the level'
Hugh_Lebowski
Jan 2022
#18
Well, then your reading comprehension skills are laughable my friend you prove it with each post
Hugh_Lebowski
Jan 2022
#50
The Wannsee conference stopped being a conspiracy theory when it became a fact.
brooklynite
Jan 2022
#38
But if there's no evidence, then someone suggesting it happened is offering a theory.
brooklynite
Jan 2022
#43
If you can hypothesize that an alien civilization is transcendentally smarter than us...
brooklynite
Jan 2022
#39
Doesn't surprise me in the least. Too many very powerful men are involved in a
Irish_Dem
Jan 2022
#10