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[W:#1002]Criminal Trials to Watch and discuss - 2021 edition

Juror 31 is Hispanic male, likes soccer. Was mind blown and excited to get summoned for jury duty on this "big case." Didn't have any concerns being called. Didn't think anything about the national guard soldiers and barricades around the court building, just that it seems secure.
 
Says he can be impartial, likes to talk out interpersonal conflict, as well as willing to admit when he is wrong.
 
Doesn't understand that his description of the event based on the video is his opinion. Also has a very negative opinion of Mr. Chauvin.
 
SkyFox76 said:
TY! Honestly when I saw the alert and the title of the topic I got excited for a second in thinking they put in an area to discuss the various cases!! LOL Oh well.
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They did do that here for the George Zimmerman trial.
 
Juror 31 is a route driver, could possibly lose his job if he serves, but he hopes not.
 
Said on his questionnaire if GF had complied with the arrest, he would still be alive.
 
Juror 31 is juror number 6.
 
First juror: White male chemist that prefers Black Lives Matter over Blue Lives Matter

Second Juror: Unknown race female with diabetes who was very exited to serve as a juror on this case

Third Juror: Unknown race male with somewhat negative opinion of Chauvin but positive image of police in general

Fourth Juror: College educated soon to be married white male, supports BLM but appreciates the work police do

Fifth Juror: Black male immigrant, that has lived in Minnesota for 14 years and works in tech support, police in his neighborhood makes him feel safe

Sixth Juror: Hispanic male route driver, strong negative opinion of Chauvin, likes soccer and true crime
 
Juror 43 dismissed for cause (doesn't speak English.)
 
Juror 37 being sworn in.
 
Says she saw the video, and can't unsee it.
 
Says she can't put aside facts she's seen outside the courtroom.
 
Single parent with limited support, may not be able to be sequestered for a month.
 
Doesn't like meeting strangers. Wouldn't share any information about herself, but might entertain a conversation.
 
Most important things about her are she's a mother to 2 kids, her career, and where she's from.
 
Was disappointed to get the jury summons for this case because it is important and high profile, was concerned about the security measures taken and her identity being made public, possibly fears for her and her children's safety.
 
Feels the riots were justified in response to the death of GF and getting the message out there. Claims she can be fair and impartial, and repeats she can't unsee the video.
 
Says she has an opinion on what happened in the video and nothing can change that opinion.
 
Waffling on whether she could return a not guilty verdict. Asked a second time, says she could if she was required to.
 
Sidebar, judge will probably be dismissing for cause.
 
Juror 37 dismissed for cause. Recess for 15 minutes.
 
Prosecutor is arguing Juror 37 was an improper strike for cause, and he wants to keep her. The court denies the objection.

Swearing in Juror 38.
 
Juror 38 is a stand up guy, and the type of person that would do anything for his friends or family.
 
Recently moved to Minnesota (3 years), was surprised to get a jury summons. He previously served on a jury. Thinks it was just random luck of the draw he got picked for this case, and had no particular feelings about it. No concern for his safety, thought the fences and gates were just a building under construction. Wasn't nervous or scared seeing NG troops at the gates entrance.
 
Discussion is getting personal, on record but off broadcast.
 
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