John Massey has been charged with first degree forcible rape. He is a college-educated Caucasian businessman who is married with three children. Mr. Massey feels certain that a jury of his peers will find him innocent of the charges based upon the specific forensic evidence, which most likely will be presented. After the jury has been selected, Mr. Massey becomes irate and feels that his constitutional rights have been violated. The jury consists of 12 men and women, of which only one holds a college degree. Five of its members are Caucasian, three are African American, two are Asian, and two are Hispanic. Eight of the members are female and four are males. Is Mr. Massey correct in believing that this jury is not a jury of his peers?
A) Yes, jurors are to be composed of the same attributes as the accused in socioeconomic, marital, and sex.
B) Yes, jurors are always required to have a college education.
C) No, jurors are to be comprised of a cross section of the community.
D) No, jurors are hired and paid by the court system.
E) No, jurors may pick and choose for which trial they wish to serve.
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