Section 7-11-106 - Opinion formed from news reports or rumors(a) It is not cause for challenge that a person called to act as a juror in a criminal case has formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused from news media reports or rumor if: (i) The prospective juror states that he can lay aside his impression or opinion and render a verdict based on the evidence presented in court; and (ii) The court is satisfied, from the examination of the prospective juror or from other evidence, that he will render an impartial verdict according to the law and the evidence submitted to the jury at trial.