In June a California murder trial was about to begin after FOUR weeks of jury selection and the questioning of hundreds of prospective jurors when juror misconduct was found. It is unclear from the reports but it appears a juror chosen to hear the case was conducting Internet research in violation of the court's order. This is a misdemeanor in California. The trial had to start all over again as a result and the juror (behaving badly) is facing misdemeanor charges.
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/06/27/judge-declares-mistrial-murder-case-after-finding-juror-misconduct/430576001/
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/06/27/judge-declares-mistrial-murder-case-after-finding-juror-misconduct/430576001/
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