Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Case Back in Court for Juror Bias

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, is returning to court to address claims of juror bias that were not properly investigated during his trial. A ruling from a three-judge panel mandated U.S. District Court Judge George A. O'Toole Jr. to conduct an inquiry into the bias claims concerning two jurors, one of whom allegedly expressed negative opinions about Tsarnaev online. If bias is found, Tsarnaev's death sentence may be vacated, leading to a new penalty phase trial. This legal battle follows a tumultuous history, including a 2022 Supreme Court decision that reinstated his death sentence after it was previously overturned. The ongoing proceedings have sparked criticism from survivors of the bombing, who express frustration over the prolonged appeals process. The hearing is set to discuss scheduling and other related issues, with Tsarnaev not expected to attend.