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Jury Choice Will Be Main Problem
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Diddy will lastly face a jury of his friends who will decide his destiny for the remainder of his life … however discovering the suitable jury — for either side — is gonna be a Herculean job.
The protection can have a way more troublesome time, as a result of there isn’t any such factor as an unbiased jury. Good luck discovering a potential juror in New York Metropolis — or wherever else on this nation, for that matter — that hasn’t fashioned an opinion about this case.
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Because the public view is Diddy is responsible, prosecutors have a giant edge. As for the protection, the way in which to go about asking questions concerning bias is NOT merely asking if a potential juror can have an open thoughts. The best way to do it … they ask if potential jurors have ever held a view that was necessary to them however had been in a position to change their thoughts, and so they have to be particular.
The opposite factor that is in play right here is pre-trial publicity concerning superstar intercourse tapes and intercourse involving minors. Plenty of people assume each will play a task within the legal case — it will not. There are not any celeb intercourse tapes and not one of the legal fees contain minors. Weirdly, that might really assist the protection, as a result of a variety of jurors count on to listen to about this and after they do not they may really feel prosecutors fell brief.
This level turned a giant speaking level between Harvey and Mark Geragos on the latest “2 Angry Men” podcast.
There are different components to contemplate … the Cassie video may seal Diddy’s destiny, despite the fact that he isn’t being charged for the brutality seen on the video. However, it actually tells a robust story … in TMZ’s newest “Downfall of Diddy” documentary, we offered the case to a mock jury and a lot of jurors stated their thought course of started and ended with the video.
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There are additionally logistical points … a lot of potential jurors will likely be excused for hardship causes — sitting via a 2-month trial throughout the summer time is a deal breaker for a lot of. Many will likely be excused as a result of they can not overcome their biases. So the pool will nearly instantly shrink.
Race will inevitably play an enormous half within the case — it’s going to be fascinating to see what either side desires when it comes to range. Likewise, it is a cube roll in deciding whether or not males or ladies will likely be harsher/extra sympathetic to Diddy.
The choose will likely be asking inquiries to the jurors — not the attorneys — however with all of the attorneys at counsel tables, holding them quiet — properly, good luck.
