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United States v. Shnewer:

Jury Questionnaire

Hon. Robert B. Kugler

District of New Jersey

September 29, 2008

The following questionnaire was prepared by the District of New Jersey’s United 

States District Judge Robert B. Kugler to facilitate jury selection in a prosecution 

for planning to attack Fort Dix, United States v. Shnewer, No. 1:07-cr-459 

(D.N.J. June 5, 2007). Jury Questionnaire

As Judge Kugler explained to you, the purpose of this questionnaire is to provide

guidance to the lawyers and the Judge and as a time-saving device. This is not a

test of your knowledge of the laws of the United States. The rules of law that apply to this case will be explained by the Court to those persons who are actually

selected as trial jurors.

Your questionnaire answers will be kept confidential, under seal by the

court, and will not be made available to the public or the media. In fact, this

case’s jury selection is anonymous, meaning that only the Judge and a few staff

members working for the Court will know your name. Selecting an anonymous

jury is not an unusual practice and has been done in many cases in federal court. Anonymity will ward off curiosity that may infringe on your privacy. Please 

write your juror number on each page of this questionnaire. Do not write

your name on any part of this questionnaire, and please do not include any

information that might reveal your identity such as your employer’s name

or your address.

Please answer the questions as honestly and completely as possible. Remember, there are no “right” or “wrong” answers, only open and honest ones. In

order for this process to work, it is important that you are completely candid regarding your actual views and opinions. Everyone involved in this process is relying on what you say. We are genuinely interested in what you think. It will not

help if you give answers that are politically correct or that reflect what you think

we want to hear or what a “good” juror would say. You are sworn to give truthful 

answers, and any deliberately false answer to any question could subject you to

prosecution for perjury or false statements. We are relying on your honesty.

Please do not leave any question unanswered. If you do not understand a

question, or do not know the answer, please write, “I do not understand,” or “I do 

not know.” If there are things you do not want to talk about in open court, please

circle the question numbers and write “private” on the questionnaire.

If you require additional space for your responses or wish to make further

comments regarding any of your answers, you may do so on the Explanation

Sheet at the end of this questionnaire. Please indicate the number of the question

that you are referring to on the Explanation Sheet before writing your response or 

comment.
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Unless a question states otherwise, the fact that a particular question is asked 

does not imply that the subject matter of the question is an issue in the case. As

you read the questions, you are not to draw any inferences about the issues that

must be decided in this case.

You are instructed not to discuss this case or this questionnaire with

anyone, including your family and fellow potential jurors.

Please print legibly and use only dark ink.

Please make sure that you sign the verification page at the end of this

questionnaire.
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I. Background Questions

1. Where do you currently reside?

City or Town: _______________ County: _______________

2. How long have you lived at your current address?

Years: __________ Months: __________

If you have lived at your current address for less than two years, please indicate the city and state of your prior residence: _______________________

3. What is your gender?

Male _____ Female _____

4. What is your age? _____ years.

5. Do you have any difficulty reading, speaking, or understanding English?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please specify: __________________________________________

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6. Where were you born?

City and State: _______________ Country: _______________

7. What is your current marital status?

Married _____ Partnered _____ Single _____

Widowed _____ Separated _____ Divorced _____

Never Married _____

8. Do you have any children, including step children and foster children?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state their genders and ages and, if applicable, their occupations. Do NOT state the name of any employer: ______________________

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9. Do you have any grandchildren?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state their genders and ages and, if applicable, their occupations. Do NOT state the name of any employer: ______________________

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10. Do you live with others? If so, provide the following information without 

stating any names:

Relationship Sex Age Occupation/School Length of Time in Residence ____________________________________________________________

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11. Are you or your spouse or partner a naturalized U.S. citizen?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please specify who, when citizenship was attained, and the country of 

origin: ______________________________________________________

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12. What do you regard as your ethnic and racial background and that of your 

spouse or partner?

You: _______________________________________________________ Spouse/Partner (if applicable): ___________________________________

13. What do you regard as your religion (if any) and that of your spouse or partner? If none, please write “none.”

You: _______________________________________________________ Spouse/Partner (if applicable): ___________________________________ Do you still belong to the religion in which you were raised?

Yes _____ No _____

14. Approximately how often do you attend religious services? ____________
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15. Are you employed?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state the type of work that you do. Do NOT state the name of 

your employer: _______________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________ How long have you been employed at your present job? _____ years.

If yes, please state the most recent job you had before your current employment. Do NOT include the employer, but state the job title, type of work, 

and how long you held the job: ___________________________________

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If no, please state whether you are retired, between jobs, a homemaker, disabled, or a student, and the type of work that you most recently performed: ____________________________________________________________

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16. About how many employees work or worked at your present or most recent 

job?

Under 10 _____ 100-200 _____

10-50 _____ 200-500 _____

50-100 _____ 500 or More _____

17. Do you or did you supervise other individuals?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, how many other individuals do you or did you supervise? ________
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18. If applicable, is your spouse or partner employed?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state the type of work that your spouse or partner does. Do 

NOT state the name of your spouse or partner’s employer: _____________

____________________________________________________________ How long has your spouse or partner been employed at his or her present 

job? _____ years.

If no, please state whether your spouse or partner is retired, between jobs, a 

homemaker, disabled, or a student, and the type of work that he or she most 

recently performed: ____________________________________________

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19. If you are divorced, separated, or widowed, what was your spouse or partner’s employment? Do NOT name the employer: ____________________

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20. Please circle the highest grade that you completed in school:

Grade: 1-8 9 10 11 12

College: 1 yr. 2 yrs. 3 yrs. 4 yrs.

Vocational/Technical School: 1 yr. 2 yrs. 3 yrs. 4 yrs.

Graduate/Professional School (specify):

If you did not graduate from high school, did you obtain a G.E.D.?

Yes _____ No _____

If you continued your studies beyond high school, what was your primary 

area of study and what degrees did you obtain? ______________________

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21. Do you have any physical or emotional problems or disabilities or are you 

taking any medications that might interfere with your ability to serve as a juror or may cause you difficulty in hearing, seeing, or understanding evidence in a trial?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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22. Do you have a prepaid vacation, a medical procedure for yourself or a close 

family member that cannot be rescheduled, or another commitment that may 

prevent you from serving as a juror in this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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23. This trial is expected to last approximately eight weeks. The trial will be 

conducted Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Is there 

anything about these circumstances that will prevent you from serving as a 

juror in this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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24. During the trial, you will not be sequestered, meaning that you will not be 

required to remain overnight. Once your deliberations begin, however, you 

may be sequestered, meaning that you may stay in a hotel under Court supervision. The Court would bear the entire cost of this hotel stay and provide for your security. Is there anything about these circumstances that will 

prevent you from serving as a juror in this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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II. Case-Specific Questions

25. The Government will be represented in this case by Assistant United States 

Attorneys William Fitzpatrick and Michael A. Hammer, Jr. Do you, anyone 

in your family, or a close friend know or have any connection to either of 

these people?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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26. The Government will be assisted in this case by F.B.I. Special Agent John J. 

Ryan and paralegal specialist Bethany R. Goldy, paralegal specialist Gail 

Horton, and IT specialist Jason DeJesus. Do you, anyone in your family, or 

a close friend know or have any connection to any of these people?

Yes _____ No _____

27. Do you have any connection to anyone who is employed by an office of a 

United States Attorney; the United States Department of Justice; the Federal 

Bureau of Investigation; the Department of Homeland Security; Immigration and Customs; or Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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28. The defendants will be represented in this case by the attorneys listed below. 

Please indicate if you, anyone in your family, or a close friend know or have 

any connection to any of them.

Troy Archie, Camden, NJ

Rocco Cipparone, Jr., Haddon Heights, NJ

Michael Huff, Philadelphia, PA

Michael Riley, Mount Holly, NJ

Richard Sparaco, Cherry Hill, NJ

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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29. The defendants will be assisted by Giovanni Campbell, Esquire; Janelle 

Ryan-Colbert, Esquire; and Tracy Riley, Esquire. Please indicate if you, anyone in your family, or a close friend know or have any connection to any of 

them.

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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30. Please review this list of defendants and indicate if you, anyone in your family, or a close friend know or have any connection to any of them.

Mohamed Ibrahim Shnewer, Cherry Hill, NJ

Dritan Duka (also known as “Tony Duka”), Cherry Hill, NJ

Eljvir Duka (also known as “Sulayman”), Cherry Hill, NJ

Shain Duka (also known as “Shaheen”), Cherry Hill, NJ

Serdar Tatar, Philadelphia, PA

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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31. Have you seen, read, or heard anything about any of the defendants? This 

includes not only the media but anything you may have heard from friends, 

co-workers, family, or other people.

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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32. The potential witnesses in this case include the individuals listed below. Please indicate if you, anyone in your family, or a close friend know or have 

any connection to any of them.

Agron Abdullahu

Hekuran Abdullahu

Patricia Alber

William Alber

David Allen

Ahmed Almghti

Mohamad Al-Mufti

Adrian Ambari

Robert Antoon Arabic Language Linguist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Evan Arno Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

John Augustine Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Colonel Blan R. Ayyar United States Air Force
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Besnik Bakalli

Bryan Baker Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Steven C. Baker Special Agent

Anthony Barbadoro Investigative Operations Analyst,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Robert Barbieri Special Agent

Joseph Barrios Task Force Officer

Captain Phillip Beachy United States Navy

Christopher Benson Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Scott Birkland Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Emilio F. Blasse Special Agent

David F. Bole Special Agent

Casey Booth

Derek D. Boucher Special Agent

Lieutenant T. Bowns Federal Detention Center

Sean Brennan Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Detective, Philadelphia Police

Department

William P. Brooks, Jr. Special Agent

James Brosious Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Eric Brzowski Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Norman Burnosky Detective

Richard J. Cantirino Detective

James A. Carroll Task Force Officer

Robert S. Carroll Special Agent

Tina Marie Catrone
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Colonel Stephen M. Christian United States Army

Alan Christie

Cheryl Christie

Mannzoor Chughti

Luke Church Special Agent

Warren Cline

Christopher Coomer Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Officer D. Cunningham Federal Detention Center

Kimberly Cyganik Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Lewis D. D’Agostino Detective Sergeant

James Dale

Sergeant Sean Dandridge Sergeant,

Philadelphia Police Department

Denise Day Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Joseph DeStefano

Peter M. DeStefano

Patricia Diaz Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Benjamin Dugan

Burim Duka

Ferik Duka

Jennifer Duka

Ljavdrim Duka

Zurata Duka

Richard Dusak Forensic Handwriting Analyst,

United States Secret Service

Ahmad A. Elfull

Salem Elkholy

John E. Ellis New Jersey State Police Investigator

Ahmad Elsull
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Issa Fakhoury Arabic Language Linguist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Thomas Falletta Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Detective 1, New Jersey State Police

Robert Fennimore

Fred Fife Task Force Officer

Grace Finmarro

Eugene Fletcher

Richard D. Foran Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

John Franciotti Special Agent

Bastian Freund Special Agent

Ed Frimel Special Agent

Clement Fuscellaro Task Force Officer

Ed Gallant Special Agent

Mark Gillen Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Mark Gillette

Ronald B. Good Special Agent

Heather C. Gonzalez

William Grace Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

William Grajewski Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jeffrey Gray Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Ghassan M. Hajjar Arabic Language Linguist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jennifer Harlan

Robert Harlan

Colonel Steven B. Harrison United States Air Force
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Mohamad B. Hasbull

Leah Haskel

Saida A. Hassan Special Agent

Kevin Hatton Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Stephen J. Heaney Special Agent

Daniel Henkel Special Agent

Tracy L. Heylmann Special Agent

Leon Hinkle

Cynthia Horan

James Hunt Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Troy Hyman Task Force Officer

Gregory Ilchenko

William Jezior Federal Detention Center

Michelle Johnston Investigative Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Hydeliza M. Jones

Linn Jones, Jr.

Victoria L. Jones Special Agent

Kevin Kane Supervisory Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Mary Beth Kelly Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Walter Kerr Computer Forensic Examiner

Namiu Khan

Louis Kinkle Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Sergeant, New Jersey State Police

Evan Kohlmann

Alexis Krieger Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Michael Krupa

Katie L. Kurylo

Fred Lang Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Senior Investigator,

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office

Eugene Lanzillo Special Agent

Meredith Leap Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Mark Leason

Michelle Leason

John Leonard Special Agent,

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,

and Explosives

Mark Leone Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Key Lewis

Roberta Lorenzetti Supervisory Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Christopher S. Machovina Special Agent

Richard Macko Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Pamela A. May

James McDonald Supervisory Special Agent,

Computer Forensic Examiner,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Ryan McPeak Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

George McGuire Computer Forensic Examiner

Steven Meagher Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Anderson Messer Supervisory Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Kevin Mimm Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation (retired)

Anvar Mirzayev

Khalida Mirzayev

Musa Mirzayev

Stephen Mooney Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

James Mordecai Special Agent

Brian Morganstern

Todd A. Murborn

Kenson Napoleon

Thomas Newsome Special Agent

Tim O’Brian Task Force Officer

Jacob W. O’Connell Special Agent

Mark Olexa Special Agent,

Immigration Customs and Enforcement

Mahmoud Omar

Karen Pabon Special Agent

Bennezir Pacha

Sayd Noorahmad Pacha

Monica L. Palase

Edith Palconit

James Paoli

Michael Parmigiana Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jennifer Perusi Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Tony Phillips a/k/a/ Abdur Raheem

Robert Piecheck

Donald “Justin” Price Computer Forensic Examiner

Michael T. Poulton Special Agent

Burhan U. Rahman
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Robert Rakitias Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Lina M. Ramirez Special Agent

Edwin Ramos Task Force Officer

Joshua Reed Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Kelly Richards Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Geraldine K. Richardson Deputy Chief Counsel,

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Andrew Rixham Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Stefanie Roddy Special Agent

Vito Roselli Special Agent

Steven Russell Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

John Ryan Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Jay Rycek Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Detective, Philadelphia Police

Department

Raiyan Syed

Naima Sabour

Jeffrey M. Sage

Edward Saks Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Shiraz Saleem

Salem Management Company

Scott Schillinger Computer Forensic Examiner

Captain David L. Scott United States Coast Guard

Kevin Shanley Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Hassan Sharamarke

Faten Shnewer

Hana Shnewer

Ibrahim Shnewer

Inas Shnewer

Salem Shnewer

Nouman Shubbar Task Force Officer

Daina Sileey

William Sinopole Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Adnan Smailji

Irfran Smailji

Ismet Smailji

Muarem Smaili

Mumin Smaili

Ervin Smith III Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

James Smith Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation (retired)

Susanne Stavast

Mark Steele

John Stermel Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Officer, Delaware River Port Authority

Teresa Stokes

Lindsey Stott Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation (retired)

Brian Struzik Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Robert J. Sweeney Special Agent

Raiyan Syed

Bujar Taraku Albanian Language Linguist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Katrina A. Tenor
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Colonel Ronald R. Thaxton United States Army

Aaron Lee Thornock United States Navy

Louisa Tilsner

Thomas Tilsner

Ibraham Torkey

Sharon Torkey

Peter Trucksis Special Agent

Ilmi Tullari

Thomas Turley Task Force Officer,

Federal Bureau of Investigation;

Investigator,

New Jersey Department of Homeland

Security and Preparedness

Bernadette Turner Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Richard Vasquez Firearms Enforcement Officer,

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,

and Explosives

Virginia Viola Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Ryan Velekei Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Steven Vosbikian

Iman Wahid

Ron Walk Task Force Officer

Marcia Weisenfeld

Patrick White Special Agent,

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Joseph Wright, Jr.

Sean Wright Investigative Specialist,

Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Hussein Yilmaz

Serpil Yilmaz

Mera Ziegler

Robert Zisel Sergeant

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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33. Have you seen, read, or heard anything about any of these witnesses? This 

includes not only through the media but anything you may have heard from 

friends, co-workers, family, or other people.

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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34. The judge who will preside over this case is the Honorable Robert B. Kugler. Do you, anyone in your family, or a close friend know or have any connection to Judge Kugler or a member of his staff?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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35. You are being considered for service as a juror in United States v. Mohamad 

Shnewer et al. The defendants are charged with conspiracy and attempting 

to murder members of the United States Armed Forces at Fort Dix, New 

Jersey, and elsewhere. The case has been discussed in the media as the “Fort 

Dix Six.” Have you read, seen, or heard anything about this case or the defendants?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state in detail everything you recall about this case or the defendants from reading, hearing, or seeing anything in the media or from any 

other source: _________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________ Did you read about it in a newspaper?

Yes _____ No _____

Have you seen anything about it on TV or heard about it on the radio?

Yes _____ No _____

Have you talked with anyone or overheard anyone—including family members, friends, neighbors, people at work, or others—talking about this case 

or the defendants?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, in general, what was discussed? _____________________________

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____________________________________________________________ Have you read about this case on the Internet, including any blog postings or 

comments to news articles?

Yes _____ No _____

Have you posted any comments about this case on the Internet, including to 

blogs?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, what did you say? ________________________________________

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Do you have any information about this case or these defendants from any 

other source?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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36. Based on everything you have read, seen, or heard about this case, do you 

have an opinion about the guilt or innocence of any of the defendants?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, what is your opinion? _____________________________________

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37. Do you, anyone in your family, or a close friend have a connection to any of 

the following: United States Army Base at Fort Dix, located in Burlington 

County, New Jersey; McGuire Air Force Base, located in Burlington County, New Jersey; Lakehurst Naval Air Station, located in Ocean County, New 

Jersey; United States Army Base at Fort Monmouth, located in Monmouth 

County, New Jersey; Dover Air Force Base, located in Kent County, Delaware; United States Coast Guard Base, Sector Delaware Bay, located in 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the Greene Federal Building, located in 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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38. Did you, anyone in your family, or a close friend attend the 2006 Army- Navy football game?

Yes _____ No _____

III. General Criminal Trial Questions

39. Under our United States Constitution, the defendants are presumed to be 

innocent and cannot be found guilty of any offense unless and until the 

United States has proved each element of that offense beyond a reasonable 

doubt. Do you accept this principle and agree to apply it?

Yes _____ No _____
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40. The defendants are not required to testify or to present their side of the story 

to the jury at all. Under our United States Constitution, the defendants have 

the absolute right to remain silent; and the jury may not consider the fact 

that the defendants choose not to testify as evidence against them. Do you 

understand that the defendants’ silence may not be held against them, and 

that you may not consider it in your deliberations?

Yes _____ No _____

41. Do you think a defendant has an obligation or duty to explain his or her side 

of the case?

Yes _____ No _____

42. If a defendant chooses to not testify, would you consider that to be evidence 

of that defendant’s guilt?

Yes _____ No _____

43. Do you believe that if the United States brings a person to trial, that person 

is probably guilty?

Yes _____ No _____ Unsure _____

44. Do you believe that innocent people are sometimes convicted of crimes they 

did not commit?

Yes _____ No _____ Unsure _____

45. Do you feel that because of your attitudes about, or experiences with, law 

enforcement officers, the testimony of a law enforcement officer is entitled 

to greater, or less, weight than a regular citizen witness simply because of 

his or her status as a law enforcement officer?

Yes _____ No _____

46. At the conclusion of the case, the Court will instruct you on the law and explain to you the elements of the crimes charged in the indictment. Do you 

have any personal, religious, philosophical, or other beliefs as to what the 

law is or should be that would make it difficult for you to follow the instructions of the Court?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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47. Do you believe that the protections of free speech in the United States extend to both citizens and noncitizens?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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48. Do you think a person can criticize the U.S. government and still be patriotic?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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49. Some of the defendants are citizens of the United States and some are not. 

Would you afford each of the defendants the same consideration?

Yes _____ No _____

50. There will be evidence in this case consisting of tape recordings of conversations taking place over the telephone through the use of electronic devices 

commonly known as “wiretaps.” Before received in evidence, the court will 

have ruled that this evidence is lawfully before you and you may give it the 

weight you deem appropriate. How do you feel about electronic surveillance 

of private conversations? _______________________________________

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51. There may also be evidence obtained from photographic and physical surveillance as well as evidence seized pursuant to lawful searches of various 

places, including the homes of some of the defendants. How do you feel 

about surveillance or searches of private property? ___________________

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52. You may hear testimony in this case concerning the use of informants or 

cooperating witnesses by federal authorities in their investigation. One or 

more of these individuals may be called to testify in this case. Do you have 

any feelings about the United States using such informants or cooperating 

witnesses?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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53. You may hear testimony in this case concerning the use of American or foreign intelligence services. Do you have any feelings about American or foreign intelligence services?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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54. You may notice a security presence in the courthouse and the courtroom 

throughout this trial. Is there anything about this security presence that will 

affect your ability to sit as a juror in this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________ Do you have any concerns about the security presence?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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IV. Knowledge of Arabic, Islam, Ethnicity, and Immigration

55. Do you speak, read, write, or understand the Arabic language or any dialect 

of Arabic?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please indicate your proficiency (beginning, intermediate, conversational, or fluent) as to speaking, reading, writing, and understanding: _____

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56. Do you read any Arabic-language newspapers or publications, watch any 

Arabic-language television programs, or view any Arabic-language Internet 

sites?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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57. Do you speak, read, write, or understand the Albanian language or any dialect of Albanian?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please indicate your proficiency (beginning, intermediate, conversational, or fluent) as to speaking, reading, writing, and understanding: _____

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58. Do you read any Albanian-language newspapers or publications, watch any 

Albanian-language television programs, or view any Albanian-language Internet sites?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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59. To the best of your knowledge, in what contexts have you had contact with 

people who follow the religion of Islam (Muslims) or are of Albanian, Jordanian, Turkish, or Palestinian descent? Please check all of the following 

answers that apply:

In the family _____ In the neighborhood _____ In organizations _____

Through work/business _____ In places of worship _____

In school _____ In everyday life (shopping, movies, etc.) _____

None _____ Other _____

60. In private matters, what words do you use to describe someone who practices the Islamic faith? ___________________________________________

61. Is there anything about a case where a defendant or witness is Muslim 

(meaning that he or she practices the Islamic faith) that would make it difficult for you to serve as a fair and impartial juror?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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62. Do you personally know anyone who is a student of, or who practices, the 

Islamic faith?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe your relationship to that person and whether you have 

discussed that person’s faith with him or her: ________________________

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63. How knowledgeable are you about the history and practices of the Islamic 

faith?

Very knowledgeable _____ Somewhat knowledgeable _____ Slightly knowledgeable _____ Not knowledgeable at all _____

64. Do you believe that Islam endorses violence?

Yes _____ No _____
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65. Have you ever visited a mosque?

Yes _____ No _____

66. Is there anything about Islamic teachings or doctrine that is offensive to

you?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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67. If you were to hear that one or more of the defendants have expressed negative views of Jewish people, would you hold it against the defendant?

Yes _____ No _____

68. If you hear an allegation that any one of the defendants supported or sympathized with Osama bin Laden, al Qaeda, or the Taliban, would you be biased 

for or against that particular defendant?

Yes _____ No _____

69. If you hear an allegation that any one of the defendants possessed and 

viewed jihadist videos, would you be biased for or against that particular defendant?

Yes _____ No _____

70. Who do you think is responsible for the attack on the United States on September 11, 2001? ______________________________________________

71. Are you familiar with the organization known as “al Qaeda”?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain your understanding of what “al Qaeda” is: ________

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72. Do you have an opinion about the words “jihad” or “violent jihad”?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain what you understand those words to mean: ________

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73. Do you have an opinion about the word “mujahideen”?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain what you understand that word to mean: __________

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74. Do you have an opinion about the word “fatwa”?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain what you understand that word to mean: __________

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75. Do you have an opinion about the word “Islamic” or “radical Islamic fundamentalists”?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain what you understand those words to mean: ________

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76. Are you a member of or have you ever contributed money or gifts to an organization that takes a position on Islam or Muslims?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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77. If you hear the defendants encourage financial support of or to an organization of any pro-Islamic Muslim organization, would you be biased for or 

against that particular defendant? _________________________________
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78. Are any of your relatives, close friends, or co-workers of Albanian, Turkish, 

Jordanian, or Palestinian descent?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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79. The defendants in this case are of Albanian, Turkish, Jordanian, and Palestinian descent. Do you have any negative feelings or opinions about Muslims or people who are of Albanian, Jordanian, Turkish, or Palestinian descent?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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80. Are you a member of or have you ever contributed money or gifts to an organization dealing with immigration?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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81. How do you feel about immigration reform? ________________________

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82. Do you have any positive or negative feelings about someone entering the 

United States illegally?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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83. Do you have strong feelings pertaining to issues concerning immigration?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________ V. Military and National Security

84. Have you or any member of your immediate family ever served in the military, including the National Guard and military reserves?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe the nature of such service, including the dates of service, branch of the military, rank, and duties: ________________________

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a. Have you or any member of your immediate family ever been involved 

in a court martial?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________

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b. Have you or any member of your immediate family ever been involved 

in a combat situation?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: ______________________________________

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85. Have you or anyone you know ever been stationed as a member of the 

armed forces or employed as a civilian at any of the following: United States 

Army Base at Fort Dix, located in Burlington County, New Jersey; McGuire 

Air Force Base, located in Burlington County, New Jersey; Lakehurst Naval 

Air Station, located in Ocean County, New Jersey; United States Army Base 

at Fort Monmouth, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey; Dover Air 

Force Base, located in Kent County, Delaware; United States Coast Guard 

Base, Sector Delaware Bay, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the 

Greene Federal Building, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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86. Have you or anyone you know served in a combat situation in Afghanistan, 

Iraq, or elsewhere in the Middle East?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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If yes, does this affect your perception of Muslims? If so, please explain: _

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87. Do you know anyone who was a victim of a terrorist act, either in this country or abroad?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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VI. Law, Government, and Law Enforcement

88. Have you ever served as juror?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please state the date, court, nature of the case, whether there was a 

verdict, and what the verdict was: _________________________________

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If yes, did you serve as a foreperson or spokesperson? Yes _____ No _____

89. Have you ever served as a grand juror? Yes _____ No _____

If yes, did you serve as a foreperson or spokesperson? Yes _____ No _____

90. Have you or anyone in your family had any education or training in the law?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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91. Have you or anyone in your family ever worked in a law-related profession?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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92. Have you or anyone in your family ever worked in law enforcement in any 

capacity, including but not limited to as a police officer, sheriff’s officer, 

trooper, investigator, agent, corrections officer, or probation officer, or military police officer?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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If no, have you, any relative, or close friend ever applied for a job in law 

enforcement or a criminal justice agency?: __________________________

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____________________________________________________________ Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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93. Have you or anyone in your family ever worked for another governmental 

agency?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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94. Do you or anyone in your house own any firearms?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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95. Do you have feelings pertaining to issues concerning firearms?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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96. Are you in favor of or opposed to gun control legislation?

In favor _____ Opposed _____

97. Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been charged with a 

crime?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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a. If you or anyone in your immediate family has ever been charged with 

a crime, do you feel that person was treated fairly by law enforcement 

and the criminal justice system?

Yes _____ No _____

If no, please explain: _______________________________________

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98. Have you ever testified as a witness in a legal proceeding?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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99. Have you, a member of your family, or a close friend ever been the victim 

of a crime?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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100. To your knowledge, have you, a member of your family, or a close friend 

ever been the subject of a surveillance (visual, photographic, or electronic) 

by law enforcement?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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101. Have you or a member of your family ever been, or do you or they expect to 

become, involved in any legal action or dispute with the United States or 

any agency, officer, or employee of the United States, or have you ever had 

any financial interest in such a dispute?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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102. Have you or a member of your family ever been, or do you or they expect to 

become, involved in any legal action or dispute with any state, county, or 

local government or any agency, officer, or employee of any state, county, 

or local government, or have you ever had any financial interest in such a 

dispute?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please describe: _________________________________________

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VII. Media and Hobbies

103. Please state the name of any newspapers, magazines, or other publications 

that you or your family have subscribed to in the past five years: ________

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104. Please state the name of any newspapers and magazines that you do not subscribe to but read regularly and state how often you read each publication: ____________________________________________________________

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105. Please state any television newscasts, including cable newscasts, that you 

watch regularly: ______________________________________________

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106. Please state any radio broadcasts, including talk radio, that you listen to regularly and indicate how often you listen to them: _____________________

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107. Please state any Internet sites, including social network sites and blogs, that 

you visit regularly: ____________________________________________

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108. Please list any hobbies or activities that you enjoy during any leisure time: ____________________________________________________________

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109. This case may receive media attention. The Court wants to make sure that 

this case is decided solely on the evidence presented in the courtroom and 

not based on things that are said outside the courtroom. Accordingly, you 

must avoid reading about the case in the newspapers or on the Internet, or 

listening to any radio or television reports about the case. You must avoid 

discussing this case with friends or family. Would these requirements pose 

any difficulty for you?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

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VIII. Miscellaneous

110. Is there any other reason why you do not feel that you can serve as a fair and 

impartial juror in this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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111. As a result of having been asked to fill out this questionnaire, have you 

formed any opinions about this case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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112. What was your reaction when you learned what case you had been called 

for? ________________________________________________________

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113. Do you want to be a juror in this case? Why or why not? ______________

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114. If you listed anything that would make it difficult or impossible for you to 

serve on a jury, what, if anything, could be done to make your serving easier 

or possible? __________________________________________________

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115. Do you have any religious, philosophical, moral, or other belief that might 

make you unable to render a verdict in a criminal case?

Yes _____ No _____

If yes, please explain: __________________________________________

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VERIFICATION SHEET

Please note that the jury clerk will detach this page from the questionnaire when

you turn it in. No one else will see this page.

I swear that the answers given by me to the questions on this Juror Questionnaire

are truth to the same effect as if I were sworn under oath in open court to give

truthful answers to the same. _____________________________________________ Signature

Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________

Juror No.: __________ Date: ______________ Please note that from this point on until you are dismissed from further service as a juror, you are under court order that prohibits you from reading about

this case, watching or listening to any broadcasts about this case, doing any research on the Internet or elsewhere about this case, and discussing this case with

anyone else. Thank you.