169 So. 3d 649 - State v. Burse’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “[T]he incident was not "out of her mind," but that she had forgiven the person who raped her. She stated that, at sixty-two years old, although she thinks about the rape when she hears about similar instances of sexual abuse, she does not "dwell on it." After making those comments, the following exchange took place: DEFENSE COUNSEL: And when you hear similar things happening it comes to your mind? J.R.: Yes. DEFENSE COUNSEL: And you have memories? J.R.: Yes, and it bothers me. MR. MILLER: And I noticed when you brought it up you, emotions welled up with you, you maybe even cried a little bit. J.R.: Yes, sir. MR. MILLER: Those emotions do you think you could put those aside hearing more than once about something- J.R.: You know, to be honest with you I can try, I don't know how it would affect me further on, I don't know, I can't say.”

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   e.g. State v. Cohen

2. “Id. Upon further questioning by defense counsel, the prospective juror indicated that the incident in her life was very traumatic and she was emotional every time she thought about it. Id. She also agreed that given the nature of the case, the incident would weigh heavily on her mind. Id. at 240. The defendant in Mazique challenged the prospective juror for cause on the basis that she was”

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   e.g. State v. Cohen

3. “The trial court denied the challenge, finding she was rehabilitated and noting her statement that she could be fair in this case. In affirming the judgment of the trial court, this Court found that the prospective juror's responses,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Cohen