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In reply to the discussion: Ill bet jurors will be doxed regularly during the trial. [View all]onenote
(46,148 posts)This was the exchange between the Judge and Juror #2:
Justice Merchan: We received a call yesterday from Juror Number 2, she said she has concerns about her ability to be fair. I directed her to be here at 9:15. Please bring her in.
Justice Merchan: It's Juror 280, is that right?
[Juror enters]
Justice Merchan: Good morning. What do you think?
Juror 2: I have concerns. Yesterday alone I had friends and colleagues questioning my identity as a juror. I don't think I can avoid outside pressures.
Justice Merchan: You are excused. I want to address the press. There's a reason this is an anonymous jury. Press is free to right about anything said here on the record. But please avoid physical descriptions - why mention Irish accent?
Fox was just one of a number of media outlets that disclosed information about the jurors based on statements made in open court. It is a good thing that the judge has decided to take certain information about the jurors out of the public record.