On October 14, 2022, the judge in the trial of Paul Bellar, accused of plotting with others to kidnap the Michigan Governor, dismissed a juror for alleged flirtatious non-verbal communication with the defendant. Over multiple trial days attorneys observed the flirting as did the court. Mr. Bellar was also alleged to have been flirting back to the juror. Despite objections from defense counsel and discussion about Mr. Bellar having Skittles in his closed fists, the juror was dismissed.
UPDATE: All 3 defendants found guilty. No indication of further juror issues.
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