Some of the comments here surprise me. Why should sentiment matter at all? Defendants are presumed innocent. Except under pretty specific circumstances they do not have to <i>prove</i> their innocence, just cause enough doubt to be construed as reasonable.<p>Some people are able to vote not guilty for a defendant they despise, because that&#x27;s what you&#x27;re supposed to do as a juror if the facts dictate. If you&#x27;re not able to do that, you have no business being on <i>any</i> jury, whether the defendant is a bank or a pauper. And even if you lie during voir dire (which is a crime), with a presumption of innocence all you&#x27;ll achieve is a hung jury.