In this prosecution for the attempted murder of a police officer, the trial court did not deprive defendant of his right to a trial by an impartial jury when it refused to disqualify a juror who had viewed a television account of this highly publicized case. Following a probing and tactful inquiry by the court, the juror unequivocally assured the court that she would decide the case solely on the evidence and free from any effect of bias (see, People v Buford
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PEOPLE v. JONES
160 A.D.2d 613 (1990)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Shavod Jones, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
April 26, 1990
April 26, 1990
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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