Potential Juror Misconduct in Trump's Business Records Trial
Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump's attorney and the Manhattan Assistant District Attorney of a Facebook comment claiming a juror's cousin revealed Trump's guilty verdict before it was announced. The comment was posted a day before Trump was convicted of falsifying business records in connection to payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.
Key Points
- Judge alerted parties of a Facebook comment claiming a juror's cousin revealed Trump's conviction in advance
- The comment was posted a day before Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records
- New York law allows for verdict to be vacated if juror misconduct can be proven