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Judge Merchan Alerts Parties to Juror Misconduct on May 29, Mistrial Possible in Trump Trial

Jun 7, 2024, 09:00 PM

Judge Juan Merchan has notified all parties in the New York case against Donald Trump of a concerning Facebook post made on May 29, a day before Trump's conviction. The post, allegedly from the cousin of a juror, claimed that Trump would be convicted and thanked the court for its hard work. This revelation has raised significant concerns about juror misconduct and the integrity of the trial. Under New York law, such misconduct could necessitate a mistrial and potentially a new trial. The case, which involves hush money payments, may see its verdict nullified if the claims are substantiated. Judge Merchan sent the notification via email.