Jury selection for Jackson's doctor

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2011/04/110422_witn_jackson_jury_page.shtml
Jury:  Law A body of persons sworn  to judge and give a verdict on a given matter, especially a body of persons summoned by law and sworn to hear and hand down a verdict upon a case presented in court.
People who could become panel members in the trial of Michael Jackson's personal doctor are being asked unusual questions to find a fair group. 
(swear, swore, sworn; To make a solemn declaration)
(summon:To request to appear) 
(hand down
1. To bequeath to one's heirs.
2. To make and pronounce (an official decision, especially a court verdict).) 
Fair:  just, equitable, impartial, unprejudiced, unbiased, objective, dispassionate.
"Have you ever considered yourself a fan of Michael Jackson?" That's question number 97 on a 30-page list potential jurors have had to complete. The document also asks if they've ever owned the star's music or if they went to see the movie "This Is It", about preparations for his comeback tour. 

potential jurors: people who may possibly become members of the panel in a legal case which decides on innocence or guilt