Shortly after the jury began the deliberations, the counterpartly sent a note to the judge expressing his concern that juror n ° 25 “cannot follow the instructions of your honor”.
This is a “significant” development in the case, because the concern is raised so early in the deliberations, according to Alan Tuerkheimer, a jury consultant and a lawyer not affiliated with the case.
According to the note, the Foreserson also asked to speak with the judge or to interview juror No. 25, which, according to Tuerkheimer, is the next step in the process.
“And then it is really up to the judge to decide:” okay, I do not know if this juror could continue to deliberate “, but they have already started, so there are already good reasons for any type of call by defense if there is a conviction,” he added.
Tuerkheimer said that this scenario is a “massive headache possible at this early stage of the game”, especially since the judge has already rejected a juror earlier this month.
Remember: Juror No. 25 is a 51 -year -old man who works as a scientist and lives in Manhattan with his domestic partner. On June 16, the judge rejected juror No. 6 for the inconsistent disclosure of the juror on the place where he lives.
