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I'm Getting Judgy and Judging Judges Today

Ethicking

There were exchanges about what jury instructions would best lead to the judge’s preferred outcome (among other things). He approved substantial fee applications that including billings from her directly and billings from which she would benefit financially, and apparently acted as a mediator in at least one of her cases.

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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

Jury Instructions : Clear and concise jury instructions regarding the importance of evaluating evidence impartially and avoiding the influence of media bias should be provided by judges. Reinforcing the need for objectivity throughout the trial can help jurors remain focused on the facts. Taylor & Francis.