State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. George W. Rogers, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the defendant's first‑degree murder convictions and life sentence. The Court held that the trial court correctly applied the peremptory challenge statute, properly admitted evidence of motive, financial status, and the blood‑stained trousers, and properly denied the defendant's motions to dismiss and for acquittal. The Court also found the jury charge on the defendant's silence to be proper and non‑prejudicial.