People v. Boudin

OPINION OF THE COURT

David S. Ritter, J.

A significant question has recurred during jury selection in this case which involves the aborted robbery of an armored Brink’s truck and the fatal shooting of three persons, two being uniformed police officers. Defendants contend that all prospective jurors with family members employed in any area of law enforcement should be excused for cause pursuant to CPL 270.20 (subd 1, par [c]). The gravamen of defendants’ contention is that all persons of such status have an “implied bias” that cannot be corrected by an expurgatory oath.1 The issue is critical…