WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that courts must make an exception to the usual rule that jury deliberations are secret when evidence emerges that those discussions were marred by racial or ethnic bias.
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Secret Jury Deliberations Not So Secret Anymore
Must Read Alaska (blog)–Mar 11, 2017
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that statements made by a … to adequately screen potential jurors about their racial bias during voir …
“[I]t is questionable whether our system of trial by jury can endure this attempt to perfect it.” Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.
Jury Secrecy Doesn’t Apply if Bias Taints Deliberations, Justices Rule
Would The Trooper Be Under Review For Calling Any Law Enforcement Agency In The United States Of America Regarding An American Citizen With An Outstanding Felony Warrant?
A Tacoma lawmaker wants to know why the Washington State Patrol is reviewing the actions of a trooper who called federal immigration authorities about a man living in the country illegally.
State Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-Tacoma, sent a letter to Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday “to express serious concerns” that an administrative review is underway after a trooper contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about a man involved a Feb. 9 traffic accident on Interstate 5 in Tacoma.