John is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury. However, when he is questioned by the defendant's attorney before final jury selection, he admits that he thinks the defendant is guilty based on the news reports that he saw on the local television news. The defendant's attorney asks the judge to excuse John from serving on the jury and the judge agrees. This is:

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John's admission that he has preconceived notions about the defendant's guilt based on media reports makes him potentially biased. This is a valid reason for a challenge for cause, where a potential juror is excused for a specific reason that indicates they might not be able to be impartial.

John Is Called for Jury Duty and Is Selected for Possible