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Judge Notifies Parties of Potential Juror Misconduct in Trump Case, Facebook Post Raises Mistrial Concerns

Jun 7, 2024, 08:56 PM

Judge Juan Merchan has notified all parties involved in the New York case against former President Donald Trump of a concerning comment on the NY Courts Facebook page made a day before Trump's conviction. The post, made by an individual claiming to be a cousin of one of the jurors, celebrated Trump's impending conviction before the verdict was officially announced. This revelation raises concerns about potential juror misconduct and the fairness of the trial. New York law may require the verdict to be nullified and a new trial to be held. Trump's legal team, including lawyer Todd Blanche, has been informed of the situation, and the case may be heading towards a mistrial.