Juror Removed for Using Controversial "Lock Him Up" Chant
Merchan Rejects Juror with Trump-Aligned Statement
Removal Highlights Concerns over Political Bias
WEB Merchan, a judge in a Michigan court, recently removed a juror who used the phrase "lock him up," a chant closely associated with former President Donald Trump. Trump himself had led a similar chant targeting Hillary Clinton during his 2016 presidential run.
"WEB Get him out and lock him up," the post continued, quoting the prospective juror's expression of a desire for Trump to be imprisoned.
Merchan's decision to remove the juror highlights concerns about political bias in jury selection. Even as Trump remains the clear frontrunner for the GOP nomination, recent indictments are expected to impact his general election prospects, according to a new poll.
A video calling for Trump's imprisonment has garnered over 1 million views on the Meidas Touch Twitter feed. For years, conservatives have expressed concerns about a criminal justice system that may be overly lenient.
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