OJ Jury
The jury which will decide whether O.J. Simpson and a co-defendant are guilty of kidnapping and robbery charges have been seated for trial. Consisting of nine women and three men, the jury is seated by an entirely white demographic. Their were two African-American prospective jurors who were not chosen in the final seating.
Fast Facts
- Juror poll originally made up of 500 people, cut to 12 main jurors and 6 alternates1
- All-white jury1
- Nine women, three men1
- Simpson's attorney called for "Batson challenge", accusing judge of not choosing black woman for jury because of race2
- Judge rejected challenge, citing non-racial reasons2
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