The juror told the court she felt intimidated after friends and family worked out she was part of the jury through media reports.Two jurors have been dismissed from Donald Trump 's criminal trial days after being selected, leaving just five jurors on the panel.
"I don't believe at this point that I can be fair and unbiased, and let the outside influences not affect my decision-making in the courtroom," the juror said. The case to be argued in New York is complex — making a 'hush' payment is not illegal, but falsifying business records is.The New York trial could be the only one he faces before the election. A conviction would not bar Mr Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, from running for or taking office.
Justice Merchan has taken steps to shield the 12 jurors and six alternates in the case from harassment, saying they will remain anonymous except to Mr Trump, his lawyers and prosecutors.He has also imposed a partial gag order on Mr Trump, who has criticised him, witnesses, and prosecutors and their relatives.
One of Mr Trump's lawyers, Emil Bove, said those posts "do not establish any willful violations" of the gag order. Even before public controversy forced a Harry Potter event backflip, the local council was given a warningBhutan is known for being a happy country, but mental health is a hidden problem
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