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Diddy, The Jury And The Voir Dire Questionnaire (5/8/25)
Document 315 in the case of United States v. Sean Combs is a juror questionnaire issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. This document is designed to screen and evaluate prospective jurors in advance of in-person voir dire. It includes detailed preliminary instructions reminding potential jurors not to include their names—only their juror numbers—and to answer all questions truthfully and thoroughly. The court emphasizes that some questions have multiple parts and must be fully completed. These instructions aim to preserve anonymity while allowing the court and attorneys to assess potential biases, prior knowledge, media exposure, and suitability for a trial expected to involve graphic allegations and significant media attention.
The questionnaire likely includes sections on jurors’ personal backgrounds, experiences with law enforcement or the legal system, opinions on celebrity, exposure to the case through media, and potential conflicts that could prevent impartiality. Such documents are routine in high-profile federal cases, especially those involving allegations as serious as racketeering and sex trafficking. The responses help attorneys for both the prosecution and defense to determine which individuals may harbor biases—positive or negative—toward the defendant, the justice system, or the nature of the charges. In this case, the questionnaire is a critical step in selecting the panel that will ultimately decide the fate of Sean Combs.
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source:
gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.315.0.pdf
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