Opinion ID: 1325644
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Patricia Squire

Text: In response to questioning by the prosecutor, Patricia Squire stated she had heard in media reports that Mueller had been arrested and she recalled there had been another point in which he had similar charges. Squire also had heard that the victim's body had been dismembered. [7] Upon further questioning by the prosecutor whether she had formed an opinion regarding Mueller's guilt or innocence, based on what she had seen or heard from the media, Squire responded, I felt like he had evidence that very much swayed towards him being guilty.... In terms of myself deciding whether he is guilty or not, no, I have not made any decision. She then reaffirmed this response by stating, I haven't formed an opinion. She further stated that she would be able to put aside any information she had learned from the media and base her decision in this case on the evidence presented in court. In response to a question posed by Mueller's counsel, Squire again stated that, based on the information she had obtained from the media, it probably weighs heavily in terms of thinking he might be guilty. However, upon further questioning by Mueller's counsel, Squire stated that her previous knowledge of the case would not interfere with her ability to follow the trial court's instructions and that she could put the fact of Mueller's prior criminal convictions out of her mind. She also stated that her previously acquired knowledge would not interfere with her ability to apply a presumption of innocence in the case.