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The Power of Media Coverage: How it Shapes Jurors’ Perceptions and How Scientific Jury Analysis Can Help Mitigate Bias

Jury Analyst

The judicial system strives to provide fair and impartial trials, relying on jurors to evaluate evidence and make informed decisions. This blog post delves into the influence of media coverage on jurors’ perceptions of evidence and defendants, drawing upon the rich body of research in social psychology.

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The Court is Prepared to Proceed: Are You?

The Barrister

South Carolina, nearly twenty-one thousand jury trials are pending in circuit courts. [1] 1] In contrast, nearly one thousand mediations are pending statewide. THSCL covers major topics most unexperienced attorneys are unfamiliar with including the role of and right to attorneys, trial motions, and jury selection.

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Understanding the Impact of Personality Traits on Jury Deliberation Using Jury Analysis to Leverage Psychographic Information

Jury Analyst

Research has shown that extraverts may be more likely to speak up during jury deliberations and may be more persuasive in convincing other jurors to adopt their views [13]. There is also evidence that extraversion is slightly associated with narcissism [14].