Judge Juan Merchan is currently in the process of selecting a jury for an upcoming trial. During the jury selection process, Judge Merchan asked prospective jurors to raise their hand if they feel they cannot be fair and impartial in the case. This step is crucial in ensuring that the jury members selected are unbiased and capable of delivering a fair verdict.
Judge Merchan is meticulously going row by row to excuse any potential jurors who have indicated that they may not be able to fulfill their duty of being fair and impartial. This process is a standard procedure in the legal system to guarantee that the trial is conducted in a just and unbiased manner.
