Judge Lewis Kaplan in "Carroll v. Trump" has ordered an anonymous jury and special transportation of jurors with security detail to keep them safe. The judge also warned the selected jurors against using their names even among themselves during deliberations. The reasons are obvious. Disclosure of jurors' identities on social media could result in intrusive, and possibly threatening, media coverage and threats to members of their families. It will be interesting to see if any juror violates the judge's instructions about social media and Internet research. Also what media attention they receive after rendering a verdict. Jurors are relieved of their oath of confidentiality after the verdict is announced, however they are not required to speak to anyone about the case, including reporters. I will be surprised if the jury is not sequestered during deliberations, for their own safety AND so that a mistrial is avoided due to contact with non-jurors.
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