Tag #Payton Gendron

How does the underrepresentation of minority groups in the jury selection process in Buffalo potentially affect the fairness of the trial?

Gendron's lawyers argue that Black and Hispanic individuals, and men, are underrepresented in the jury selection process in Buffalo. They highlight the lack of data preservation by the vendor used for jury selection, making it difficult to assess the selection process thoroughly. The judge pointed out that adding two more Black people would have balanced the panel, questioning if the underrepresentation was accidental or systemic.