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Judges and Judiciary

Mar. 12, 2004

Judge Explains Remark to Jury

SAN FRANCISCO - A Placer County judge asserted at his misconduct hearing Wednesday he was only attempting to ferret out biased jurors when he told them they could lie so they could be excused rather than acknowledge they were prejudiced against black or Iranian defendants.

By Donna Domino
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - A Placer County judge asserted at his misconduct hearing Wednesday he was only attempting to ferret out biased jurors when he told them they could lie so they could be excused rather than acknowledge they were prejudiced against black or Iranian defendants.
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