All articles tagged with #juror testimony
A juror from the Karen Read retrial, Paula Prado, has spoken out, expressing her belief that Read was not responsible for John O'Keefe's death after initially suspecting her, citing unresolved doubts and technical explanations during the trial. Prado expressed emotional relief at the not guilty verdict and a desire for further investigation to find the true responsible party.
A juror in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial testified that a court clerk's comments about watching Murdaugh's actions and body language made him seem guilty, influencing her guilty verdict, while 11 other jurors denied being influenced. The clerk denied speaking to jurors about the case but admitted to using "literary license" in her book. The hearing, prompted by a juror's sworn statement, focused on potential jury tampering, with the defense arguing for a new trial. Despite his conviction, Murdaugh maintains his innocence and faces additional prison time for theft.