Station #2 Jury of Peers? Directions: Read the article,"Analysis of Court Transcripts Reveals Biased Jury Selection" first. Then, respond to the following questions. Reflect on the idea of a "jury of peers." What does this mean and why might concept seem like a good idea? __ Based on the article., what problems are occurring with jury selection and how does it affect the concept of a "Jury of Peers"? __ Other than the natural language processing software (NLP) that was discussed in the article what other solutions could you suggest to make sure that defendant has access to a true "Jury of Peers"? __ (C) English Teacher

1. A "jury of peers" refers to a group of individuals who are similar in background, education, and life experiences to the defendant. This concept might seem like a good idea because it ensures that the jury can understand and empathize with the defendant's situation, leading to a fairer trial. 2. Based on the article, problems occurring with jury selection include bias and discrimination, which can affect the concept of a "Jury of Peers" by preventing impartiality and fairness. 3. Other solutions to ensure a defendant has access to a true "jury of peers" could include implementing stricter regulations on jury selection, providing better training for jury members, and increasing diversity in the jury pool.