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The court dismissed an application to challenge jurors for cause based on alleged bias from the #MeToo movement.
The accused, Leonard Borne, applied for an order permitting a challenge for cause in his jury trial for sexual assault charges, alleging potential juror impartiality due to the #MeToo movement and its "believe the victim" slogan.
The court dismissed the application, finding insufficient evidence of widespread bias that would prevent jurors from setting aside prejudice despite proper judicial instructions and existing trial safeguards.
