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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 26, 2007

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Court to Review Appeal-Level Argument of Race Bias in Jury Selection

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take a new look at alleged racial bias in jury selection in a case that could give defense attorneys a powerful new tool.

By Itir Yakar
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take a new look at alleged racial bias in jury selection in a case that could give defense attorneys a powerful new tool.
      The justices unanimously voted to consider allowing the use of "comparative juror analysis" on appeal when prosecutors are accused of dismissing jurors from crimi...

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