This case presents the question of whether exercising a peremptory challenge of a Jewish venireperson, based solely upon the venireperson being Jewish, is constitutionally impermissible.
Simon Joseph, the defendant, was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, after a confrontation with a Miami Beach parking enforcement officer, who had ticketed the defendant's parked taxi cab.
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