The Core Values That Drive Juror Decisions | Episode 91

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Adam Bloomberg and Chris Ritter discuss the Theory of Core Values and its impact on juror decision-making.

In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg welcomes Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter to explore his “Theory of Core Values,” a framework developed over decades to explain what motivates jurors and how they reach decisions in the courtroom. Their conversation examines how jurors rely on deeply held beliefs, such as fairness, personal responsibility, and common sense, when evaluating evidence and assigning responsibility. C...

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Host: Adam Bloomberg

Guest: Chris Ritter

Topics covered

• juror decisions
• core values
• courtroom strategy
• jury consulting

Keywords

• fairness
• personal responsibility
• common sense
• evidence evaluation

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Books & works: The Core Values That Drive Juror Decisions

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