Judge Dismisses Juror in Libby Trial

The judge presiding over the perjury trial of I. Lewis Libby Jr. dismissed one of the jurors in the midst of deliberations Monday and ruled that the case should go forward with the remaining 11-member jury.

The judge, Reggie B. Walton, said the dismissed juror had improperly learned some information about the case outside of the courtroom, but he did not explain further. Judge Walton said it appeared the juror had not done so intentionally but ... Full Story »

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by Joel Kulenkamp - Feb. 28, 2007

This aptly illustrates the dilemma left by the dismissal of the juror in the "Scooter" Libby trial--particularly the controversial decision to leave the vacancy unfilled (ie, 11 jurors instead of the full 12) to save time.

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