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.If the defendant asks the judge to excuse John from serving on the jury and the judge agrees:

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This is a valid challenge for cause as John has expressed bias towards the defendant based on news reports, which could affect his ability to be impartial in the case. The defendant is entitled to a fair and impartial jury, and John's expressed bias could prevent this. Therefore, John can be excused from serving on the jury.

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