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An extreme example going in the opposite direction would be Martin Shkreli. Finding a completely impartial jury was very difficult[1], as even if someone hadn't followed the particulars of the case, they had probably seen headlines or heard opinions from friends and family during small talk, creating a negative overall sentiment that reaches jurors. Finding jurors who can have their perspective not colored at all when many other jurors are dismissed for hating the guy is a tall order.

[1]https://harpers.org/archive/2017/09/public-enemy/



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