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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialJuror 260's questionnaire, page 25Page 25 explained Juror 260's view that life imprisonment was less severe than death by asserting that officials sometimes release people sentenced without release. Bruck characterized that belief as a misconception that could distort the weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors.
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Juror 260's questionnaire, page 25

Page 25 explained Juror 260's view that life imprisonment was less severe than death by asserting that officials sometimes release people sentenced without release. Bruck characterized that belief as a misconception that could distort the weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors.

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The defense cited the written release belief in challenging Juror 260's ability to make capital-sentencing judgments; the court retained the juror, finding that an appropriate instruction could preclude the risk.

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