Juror

Unveiling Potential Juror Tampering: Will Improper Communications in Alex Murdaugh’s Trial Lead to a Retrial?

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. – The fairness of the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of killing his wife and son, is being called into question due to potential improper communications between Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill and jurors. State prosecutors and Murdaugh’s defense lawyers are set to appear in court on January 29 to address these concerns and determine if a retrial is warranted. The defense team argues that Hill’s alleged misconduct may have created bias or prejudice among the jurors, potentially influencing their verdict. They firmly believe that a retrial … Read more

Trial Adjourned Early After Spectators Make Contact with Juror in Alcona County Murder Case

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HARRISVILLE, Mich. – The trial of Aaron Trout, who is facing murder and child abuse charges for the alleged killing of 2-year-old Jayde McDonnell, was adjourned early on Friday due to interference from spectators. Two individuals made direct contact with one of the jurors, despite repeated warnings from Judge Laura Frawley. The incident occurred during a recess period when the jury was out of the courtroom. Judge Frawley expressed her disappointment and reprimanded the individual involved for her conduct. She also mentioned that Alcona County prosecutor Thomas Weichel was considering holding her in contempt of … Read more

Juror Handcuffed and Jailed After Admitting to Lying in Convicted Killer’s Resentencing Trial

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A juror in a high-profile murder trial found herself in handcuffs in court on Thursday after admitting to lying to the court. Kayla De Pena, 26, confessed to fabricating a story to avoid participating in the re-sentencing of convicted killer Bessman Okafor. De Pena initially told the judge in November that she had discussed the case with a friend, thereby compromising her ability to impartially consider the death sentence. However, on Thursday, she recanted her statement and claimed that she had never talked about the trial with anyone. Her admission led to … Read more

Juror Misconduct Accusations Dismissed in Kowalski vs. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Lawsuit

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VENICE, Fla. – The jury foreman in the Kowalski vs. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital lawsuit faced accusations of misconduct during the trial. The hospital’s legal team alleged that the juror’s wife had communication with a social media influencer throughout the proceedings and that the juror had lied on his questionnaire. However, after thorough questioning in court, the judge determined that there was no evidence of misconduct and dismissed the motion for a mistrial. This development comes after a recent jury ruling found Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital liable in a medical malpractice lawsuit brought … Read more