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Summary
This legal document argues that submissions from Juror No. 50 should remain sealed. The author contends that the submissions have questionable merit, the juror lacks reliability, and releasing the documents could compromise an ongoing investigation into juror misconduct by influencing potential witnesses. The document concludes by citing legal precedents that define the purpose of voir dire as a tool to ensure an impartial jury.
People (1)
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| Juror No. 50 | Juror |
The subject of submissions and a motion for intervention. The document argues their submissions have questionable mer...
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Timeline (2 events)
2008-07-14
The case 'In re Sealed Search Warrants Issued June 4 & 5, 2008' is cited as precedent for keeping documents sealed to protect an investigation.
N.D.N.Y.
An ongoing investigation by the parties and the Court into juror misconduct, implicated by submissions from Juror No. 50.
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Mentioned in a case citation for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
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Key Quotes (5)
"judicial documents"Source
— Unknown
(Used to describe the legal status of submissions from Juror No. 50, which the author argues they are not at this stage.)
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"compromis[e] the interest in the integrity and security of [an] investigation,"Source
— In re Sealed Search Warrants Issued June 4 & 5, 2008
(A quote from a legal precedent used to justify keeping documents sealed.)
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"to expose bias or prejudice on the part of veniremen,"Source
— Unknown (cited in document)
(A quote defining the purpose of voir dire.)
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"there must be sufficient information elicited on voir dire to permit a defendant to intelligently exercise not only his challenges for cause, but also his peremptory challenges."Source
— Barnes, 604 F.2d at 139
(A quote from a legal case explaining the function of voir dire for a defendant.)
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"Voir dire [thus] plays an essential role in protecting the right to trial by an impartial jury."Source
— Daugerdas, 867 F. Supp. 2d at 468
(A quote from a legal case emphasizing the importance of voir dire.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 613 Filed 02/24/22 Page 63 of 66
The submissions by Juror No. 50 have questionable merit, have not been ruled upon, and implicate an ongoing investigation by the parties and the Court into juror misconduct. Certainly, at least at this stage of the proceedings, the submissions are not “judicial documents” and until the issues around Juror No. 50’s motion for intervention and discovery have been resolved they should remain sealed. If the Court believes Juror No. 50’s requests merit judicial document status the seal should remain. The requests would be afforded the lowest presumption of public access and compelling reasons to maintain the sealed status exist.
Juror No. 50 has demonstrated a lack of reliability and an appetite for publicity. Should the documents be released the sotto voce comments regarding Juror No. 50’s intent, state of mind, and actions will be fodder for the media and may influence the memories of other potential witnesses. Documents regularly remain sealed where public release would “compromis[e] the interest in the integrity and security of [an] investigation,” In re Sealed Search Warrants Issued June 4 & 5, 2008, No. 08–M–208 (DRH), 2008 WL 5667021, at *5 (N.D.N.Y. July 14, 2008).
Conclusion
The purpose of voir dire is “to expose bias or prejudice on the part of veniremen,” and there “there must be sufficient information elicited on voir dire to permit a defendant to intelligently exercise not only his challenges for cause, but also his peremptory challenges.” Barnes, 604 F.2d at 139. “Voir dire [thus] plays an essential role in protecting the right to trial by an impartial jury.” Daugerdas, 867 F. Supp. 2d at 468.
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