06/23/2026
Turner v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 466 (1965), is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court that underscores the importance of an impartial jury in criminal proceedings. The case involved Wayne Turner, who was convicted of murder in Louisiana under circumstances that raised significant due process concerns. The core issue centered on the involvement of deputy sheriffs as both prosecution witnesses and custodians of the jury, potentially compromising the jury's impartiality.