COPE, J.
The question in this criminal appeal is whether there was an error in jury selection. We conclude that the answer is "yes", and remand for a new trial.
Defendant-appellant Willie Brown was charged with armed robbery and armed carjacking. During jury selection, the State sought to exercise a challenge for cause against Juror Number Eight, an African-American woman. The prosecutor argued that Juror Number Eight had indicated agreement when another juror...
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