I understand her argument that, if they wanted to sway the trial, the current circumstance only allows a mistrial not an acquittal.
Like she said, if the juror was trying to rig the outcome, he could have just pushed a 'not guilty' vote. I don't think there was any intentional rigging.
At the same time, we know that it's harder to get convictions after mistrials
All of what came out at the first trial would still stand against GM. This juror problem just delays the inevitable and forces the victims to go through this all over again.
All of what came out at the first trial would still stand against GM. This juror problem just delays the inevitable and forces the victims to go through this all over again.
Agree - the victims will be re-victimized. They will get raked over the coals on cross-exam with their prior testimony.
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