Search for a Unicorn: Is There an Unbiased Juror to Be Found?

It’s a pursuit of purity in thought and judgment, untainted by personal beliefs or societal influences. The quest becomes arduous when the defendant is a figure as polarizing as Donald Trump.

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The Search for a Unicorn: Is There an Unbiased Juror to be Found?

In the labyrinth of the American judicial system, the quest for an unbiased juror is akin to a search for a mythical creature.

It’s a pursuit of purity in thought and judgment, untainted by personal beliefs or societal influences. This quest becomes even more arduous when the defendant is a figure as polarizing as Donald Trump.

What Constitutes an Unbiased Juror?

An unbiased juror is the cornerstone of a fair trial, a principle enshrined in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution1.

To be considered unbiased, a juror must be willing to decide the case solely on the evidence presented, without any preconceived notions or prejudices2. The juror must not only appear impartial but also be free from any actual bias that could affect their judgment.