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During Harvey Weinstein's retrial, jury deliberations were disrupted by shouting and threats, leading the judge to order a cooling-off period amid concerns of jury infighting, just before the verdict was expected, and Weinstein's attempt to seek a mistrial was unsuccessful.
Jurors in Harvey Weinstein's retrial have raised concerns about fairness and improper consideration of his past behavior, leading to a motion for mistrial that was denied. The case involves serious charges of rape and sexual assault, with deliberations ongoing amid reports of potential juror misconduct and discussions outside the evidence.
A juror in Harvey Weinstein's Manhattan trial reported misconduct and social shunning among jurors during deliberations, raising concerns about the jury's conduct and the fairness of the trial.
Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the manslaughter of her estranged husband, Doug Benefield, whom she claimed to have shot in self-defense during a domestic altercation. Although acquitted of second-degree murder, she was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter. The case involved allegations of domestic abuse and contentious legal battles over child custody. Benefield's defense has requested a new trial, citing potential juror misconduct, but prosecutors argue there is no evidence of compromised jury deliberations.
John Hopkins All Children's Hospital has filed for a retrial in the case brought by Netflix's Maya Kowalski, just two weeks after she was awarded $261 million in damages. The hospital claims that the jury foreman violated conduct rules by sharing information about the case with his wife, who then posted it on social media. The hospital was found liable for falsely imprisoning and battering Kowalski, leading to the suicide of her mother. The extent of the damages owed to the family is still being resolved in court.
Lawyers for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital are demanding a new trial in the 'Take Care of Maya' case, alleging jury misconduct. They claim that the jury foreman's wife shared information and posted her opinions on social media, potentially influencing the verdict. The defense argues that this taints the verdict and calls for a do-over. The judge may consider the issue next month and make a ruling.