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Is Juror Testimony About Racial Bias During Jury Deliberations Admissible?

10.09.2016 - By SupremeCourtReview.comPlay

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On this episode we discuss a case to be heard in oral arguments this week concerning a rule of evidence that prohibits the introduction of juror testimony regarding statements made during deliberations when offered to challenge the jury’s verdict. The question here is whether that rule applies when a defendant is attempting to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment's "right to an impartial jury."

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