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evidenceevidencedocument2015 Federal TrialJuror 54's questionnaireJuror 54's questionnaire expressed opposition to capital punishment alongside a qualified willingness to impose it when the facts and law warranted it. During Day 6 argument, Bruck disputed Weinreb's description of the questionnaire as calling the death penalty state-sanctioned murder, identifying the wording instead as state-sponsored vengeance. Counsel disagreed about whether the juror's assurances overcame his reservations.
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Juror 54's questionnaire

Juror 54's questionnaire expressed opposition to capital punishment alongside a qualified willingness to impose it when the facts and law warranted it. During Day 6 argument, Bruck disputed Weinreb's description of the questionnaire as calling the death penalty state-sanctioned murder, identifying the wording instead as state-sponsored vengeance. Counsel disagreed about whether the juror's assurances overcame his reservations.

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