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So, because there were several periods in which we didn't talk about Martin Shrelki, I was worried that the case against him was a #nothingburger #witchhunt.
Of course, the investigation continued apace, and the jury ruled against him in the end. But the jury selection process, for which the transcript was released to the public, was fantastic. Over 200 jurors were excused from the trial. Here's how the first went:
Here are some highlights:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/17/martin-shkreli-trial-jurors-wu-tang-clan
Of course, the investigation continued apace, and the jury ruled against him in the end. But the jury selection process, for which the transcript was released to the public, was fantastic. Over 200 jurors were excused from the trial. Here's how the first went:
the court: The purpose of jury selection is to ensure fairness and impartiality in this case. If you think that you could not be fair and impartial, it is your duty to tell me. All right. Juror Number 1.
juror no. 1: I’m aware of the defendant and I hate him.
benjamin brafman: I’m sorry.
juror no. 1: I think he’s a greedy little man.
the court: Jurors are obligated to decide the case based only on the evidence. Do you agree?
juror no. 1: I don’t know if I could. I wouldn’t want me on this jury.
the court: Juror Number 1 is excused.
Juror No 59: “Your Honor, totally he is guilty and in no way can I let him slide out of anything because – ”
. . .
The court: “All right. We are going to excuse you, sir."
Juror No 59: “And he disrespected the Wu-Tang Clan"
Here are some highlights:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/17/martin-shkreli-trial-jurors-wu-tang-clan
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