TAYLOR, J.
Defendant, Michael Denis, appeals his conviction for felony criminal mischief (causing damage to property valued at $1,000 or more). He argues that the trial court erred in failing to conduct a "genuineness analysis" of the State's peremptory challenge of an African-American juror. We agree and reverse for a new trial.
During jury selection, the state initiated a peremptory challenge against a prospective juror, and the following exchange occurred...
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