Prospective jurors in the trial of Ingmar Guandique, accused of killing federal intern Chandra Levy in May 2001, are filling out an 11-page questionnaire that asks their views about gangs, immigrants, inmates and Hispanics.
The 55 questions include:
- Would the fact that a witness is currently incarcerated cause you to automatically reject or disbelieve his testimony?
- Do you know anyone who has belonged to a gang or been a target or victim of gang violence?
- What is your opinion about people who are members or affiliated with Mara Salvatrucha/MS-13?
- What is your opinion or impression of people with extensive or visible tattoos?
- Are you aware of holding any negative feelings or opinions towards people of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity?
- Have you, or any member of your family or close personal friend ever worked for, or been a member of any group or association that takes a stand on U.S. immigration policies?
The questionnaire also asks prospective jurors to summarize what they recall about the highly publicized case.
The first panel of 56 potential jurors in D.C. Superior Court has received the questionnaires. Another panel is expected to be called in later Monday.
