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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialJuror 390's questionnaireJuror 390's questionnaire included a maximum rating in favor of the death penalty and an affirmative answer about voting for life imprisonment if that punishment were appropriate. The defense argued that the juror would automatically impose death after a finding of guilt, while the government interpreted the answers as permitting either punishment.
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Juror 390's questionnaire

Juror 390's questionnaire included a maximum rating in favor of the death penalty and an affirmative answer about voting for life imprisonment if that punishment were appropriate. The defense argued that the juror would automatically impose death after a finding of guilt, while the government interpreted the answers as permitting either punishment.

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The parties disputed whether the questionnaire and oral answers showed that Juror 390 could meaningfully consider life imprisonment, with the defense seeking disqualification and the government opposing it.

Trial Record (1)

2015 Federal Trial

Day 16