Payton Gendron’s Lawyers Challenge Jury Selection in Hate Crime Case, Citing Lack of Diversity
Buffalo, New York — Lawyers for Payton Gendron are seeking to have federal charges against him dismissed, claiming systemic bias in jury composition. The defense contends that insufficient representation of Black and other minority jurors during his previous trial violates Gendron’s constitutional rights. During a hearing on August 14, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo expressed skepticism about the defense’s arguments, noting the irony in their claim, given that Gendron faces accusations related to a racially motivated hate crime. Gendron was previously convicted in 2022 and is currently serving eight consecutive life sentences. If convicted on … Read more