In August 2024 in St. Mary's Parish, Louisiana, a juror in the sexual abuse trial failed to appear for jury duty for the second day of trial. After the second day of trial another juror was found to have failed to disclose during jury selection that she was acquainted with the victim's family. The first juror was sentenced to 5 days in jail after a contempt hearing; the second juror to 15 days in jail. A mistrial was declared and the case must be re-tried, to the financial and emotional detriment of all involved.
