The Oakland Tribune, June 13, 2009 by Paul T. Rosynsky
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_12584866
“It seems to me the judge’s comments will be relevant in carrying out that assessment but they will not be by themselves dispositive,” said David Sklansky, a professor of law at UC Berkeley. “Whether a statement by a judge will weigh particularly heavier with potential jurors will be something that will be open to debate by the lawyers on both sides.”