No new trial for Ghislaine Maxwell

[Cmaier]

Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid for new trial denied, judge rules — Guardian US

Maxwell repeatedly requested a new trial after a juror on her case failed to disclose childhood sexual abuse during jury selection

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I haven’t been following it closely, but some of the actions taken by the judge made me think this was going to go a different way.

 

[ronntaylor]

Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid for new trial denied, judge rules — Guardian US

Maxwell repeatedly requested a new trial after a juror on her case failed to disclose childhood sexual abuse during jury selection

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I haven’t been following it closely, but some of the actions taken by the judge made me think this was going to go a different way.

I wonder if the asshole juror helps her appeal for a new trial. He lied on the jury questionnaire and some think he purposely worked his way on to the jury.

 

[Cmaier]

I wonder if the asshole juror helps her appeal for a new trial. He lied on the jury questionnaire and some think he purposely worked his way on to the jury.

It seems unlikely, but anything’s possible. Generally speaking, it is very difficult to overturn a jury verdict based on alleged juror misconduct. You have to show some sort of improper external influence.

The more likely outcome in a situation like this would be punishment of the juror, himself.

 

[ronntaylor]

It seems unlikely, but anything’s possible. Generally speaking, it is very difficult to overturn a jury verdict based on alleged juror misconduct. You have to show some sort of improper external influence.

The more likely outcome in a situation like this would be punishment of the juror, himself.

IIRC, the judge granted him immunity to testify about his service due to Maxwell's complaint. So looks like no punishment possible against him.

 

[Cmaier]

IIRC, the judge granted him immunity to testify about his service due to Maxwell's complaint. So looks like no punishment possible against him.

If so then it seems to me that nothing more will come of it. I can’t see an appellate court doing anything.