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Criminal

Feb. 27, 2001

Bigot Busting

There are important strategic benefits to having the court question jurors about potential racial prejudices.

        By Laurie L. Levenson
        
        In the elusive search for the perfect, objective jury, the issue often arises as to whether the court is required to voir dire jurors regarding racial prejudice. Although it is apparent to criminal practitioners that racial prejudice regularly plays a role in jury verdicts, there is no general...

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