Daniel PEREZ, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Charles D. MARSHALL, Warden, Respondent-Appellee

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• recognizing the trial court “was in a superior position” to observe a juror’s “appearance and demeanor” and thereby “determine her ability to continue deliberating”
• noting a state court’s finding regarding a juror’s ability to serve is entitled to “special deference” on federal habeas review
• “On direct review, a district court’s decision to excuse a juror for just cause is reviewed for abuse of discretion.”
• “[B]eeause there is no evidence to suggest that the trial court’s decision was motivated by [the juror]’s views on the merits of the government’s case, we affirm the ... denial of habeas relief.” (emphasis added)

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