Jury sequestration

Jury sequestration is the isolation of a jury to avoid accidental or deliberate tainting.[1] Although sequestration is rare, publicity surrounding a trial and interested parties may interfere with juror objectivity; a judge may order that a jury be sequestered in order to prevent others from tampering with members of the jury through undue persuasion, threats, or bribes. This occurred most notably during the O.J. Simpson trial.[2] The jurors are usually kept in a hotel, but they are not allowed to read the newspaper, watch television, or access the Internet.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Definition of "Sequester"". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  2. ↑ "Definition of "Sequestration"". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  3. ↑ Keene, Douglas. "Jury sequestration: "Not even the Bible is left in your hotel room"". Keene Trial Consulting. Retrieved 29 October 2017.


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