The appellant, Educational Books, Inc., was convicted on eight counts of knowingly possessing an obscene film with intent to rent in violation of Code § 18.2-374 and ordered to pay a fine of $80,000. The appellant contends that it was denied its constitutional right to trial by an impartial jury. We agree; therefore, we reverse the conviction and remand for a new trial.
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