The judge hinted at the possibility of a mistrial because of rising Covid-19 cases in New York City.
U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan told jurors Wednesday deliberating the fate of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged associate Ghislaine Maxwell in her sex trafficking trial that they must work New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day if they do not reach a verdict beforehand, according to several reports. ... [+]Key Facts
Jurors in Manhattan federal court sent Nathan a note Wednesday morning when they resumed deliberations asking if they must work the holidays, and Nathan replied that they will, unless doing so would cause them “substantial hardship,” according to theTuesday, Nathan extended the daily work time of the jury by one hour, citing the surge of Covid-19 cases in the city, saying “this way is the best chance to both give the jury as much time as they need and to avoid a mistrial,” theThe jurors also...
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