During the jury selection process for Hunter Biden's trial, a 23-year retired veteran of the Wilmington Police Department was struck from the pool by Hunter Biden's lawyers due to concerns about bias. The potential juror expressed his belief that former President Trump, but not Democrats, is a victim of political prosecution.
The juror cited Trump's New York trial and the Trump-Russia dossier from 2016 as reasons for his belief that prosecutors pursue cases for political reasons. When asked by Hunter Biden's lawyer if Democrats are ever plagued by similar issues, the juror stated he was not aware of such instances. Subsequently, the lawyer indicated that he would use one of his strikes to remove the juror from the pool.
Furthermore, the juror disclosed that he had recently donated to the Republican National Committee and had previously supported a candidate who ran against Hunter's late brother, Beau, when Beau was the Delaware Attorney General.
These revelations led to the decision to strike the potential juror from the pool, as his affiliations and statements raised concerns about his ability to impartially evaluate the case. The removal of biased jurors is a standard practice in ensuring fair and just trials.
