Diddy
The Day Has Come ….
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 fitting jury — for both sides — is gonna be a Herculean activity.
The protection can have a way more troublesome time, as a result of there is no such factor as an unbiased jury. Good luck discovering a potential juror in New York Metropolis — or anyplace 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 best way to go about asking questions relating to bias is NOT merely asking if a potential juror can have an open thoughts. The way in which to do it … they ask if potential jurors have ever held a view that was necessary to them however have been in a position to change their thoughts, and so they must be particular.
The opposite factor that is in play right here is pre-trial publicity relating to movie star intercourse tapes and intercourse involving minors. Plenty of people assume each will play a job within the felony case — it will not. There are not any celeb intercourse tapes and not one of the felony expenses contain minors. Weirdly, that might really assist the protection, as a result of lots of jurors count on to listen to about this and after they do not they might really feel prosecutors fell quick.
This level grew to become a giant speaking level between Harvey and Mark Geragos on the latest “2 Angry Men” podcast.
There are different components to think about … the Cassie video may seal Diddy’s destiny, though he is not being charged for the brutality seen on the video. However, it definitely tells a robust story … in TMZ’s newest “Downfall of Diddy” documentary, we offered the case to a mock jury and various jurors mentioned their thought course of started and ended with the video.
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There are additionally logistical points … various potential jurors might be excused for hardship causes — sitting by way of a 2-month trial in the course of the summer time is a deal breaker for a lot of. Many might 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 attention-grabbing to see what both sides desires when it comes to range. Likewise, it is a cube roll in deciding whether or not males or ladies might be harsher/extra sympathetic to Diddy.
The decide might be asking inquiries to the jurors — not the attorneys — however with all of the attorneys at counsel tables, retaining them quiet — effectively, good luck.
