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evidenceevidencevideo2015 Federal TrialDead Man Walking movieWeinreb argued that jurors might associate Helen Prejean with Susan Sarandon's portrayal in Dead Man Walking rather than assess her testimony independently. Conrad responded that the government could examine Prejean's anti-death-penalty bias without discussing the movie or books.
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Weinreb argued that jurors might associate Helen Prejean with Susan Sarandon's portrayal in Dead Man Walking rather than assess her testimony independently. Conrad responded that the government could examine Prejean's anti-death-penalty bias without discussing the movie or books.

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The government argued that associations with the film could improperly enhance Helen Prejean's credibility and that late notice prevented relevant voir dire; the defense disputed the need to introduce the film.

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2015 Federal Trial

Day 60