People v. Newton
California Superior Court, Alameda County
Case No. 41266 (1968)
Relevant factsFree
Huey P. Newton (defendant), co-founder of the Black Panther Party, was indicted for murdering a police officer in a case that drew heavy pretrial publicity. During voir dire, defense counsel questioned a potential juror who understood his verdict must rest on the trial evidence but admitted he did not believe in Newton's innocence at that time. Defense counsel challenged the juror for cause.
IssueFree
Whether a potential juror who does not completely believe in a defendant's innocence before trial may sit on the jury.