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Judge Allows Eyebrow Testimony as Quadruple Murder Case Inches Closer to Trial

Practice of Law

The defense team had initially moved to have the death penalty barred due to Kohberger's autism spectrum disorder, but the courts ruled against them in 2024. According to the defense, Kohberger also suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and developmental coordination disorder.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.

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Understanding Jury Duty and Misconduct in the Legal Arena

Jury Analyst

The trial of Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, for example, showcased allegations of lying during the jury selection process when a juror did not disclose an arrest for DUI. The consequent debate on juror honesty underscores potential weaknesses in the jury selection mechanism.