Janet's husband, 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 asks the judge to excuse John from serving on the jury and the judge agrees.This is:

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John's preconceived notion about the defendant's guilt, based on news reports, indicates a potential bias, which is a valid reason for a challenge for cause. This allows the defendant to request John's removal from the jury without needing to use a peremptory challenge, which does not require a reason.

Janet's Husband, John, Is Called for Jury Duty and Is