Jury consultants provide winning edge in court
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FASHINGTON — It will be his word against hers, a legal battle royal that will pit a rich and powerful politico against the working class housekeeper accusing him of sexual assault.
Though prosecutors said Friday the hotel maid accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn lied to a grand jury, the former International Monetary Fund chief still faces charges and the judge vowed the investigations would continue until all the facts are brought to light.
Which side ultimately prevails in the trial may hinge on the makeup of the pool of jurors, who must unanimously agree on Strauss-Kahn’s guilt to convict him.
In high-stakes cases like this one, lawyers from both sides usually seek to enlist the services of a consultant specializing in jury selection..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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