Is a juror's "demeanor" entitled to "special deference" when it comes to determining whether there is bias on a jury?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Grey v. Warden, Case No.: 16cv2764 GPC (AGS) (S.D. Cal. 2018):

demeanor," and a trial court's determination about juror bias is entitled to "special deference." Patton v. Yount, 467 U.S. 1025, 1038 (1984) (citations omitted).

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