New Mexico Supreme Court Stayed Defense Motion to Question Juror for Bias Post-Verdict

 The New Mexico Supreme Court has stayed all district court proceedings in a case in which defense counsel, in a post-trial motion, seeks to interview a juror about bias.  The NM AG moved the court for the stay to prevent juror intimidation online and "safeguard the integrity off the judicial process."  Attempts to enter the inner sanctum of the jury deliberation room have generally been denied.  In February a police officer was convicted of voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement.  It is alleged by the AG that the defendant's wife and others had started a social media campaign of harassment against a juror.  The AG alleges the defense is on an "ideological witch hunt" because they don't like the verdict.

See article at yahoo.com

Federal Juror Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail In Guam for Contempt of Court

 On 2-4-25 a former federal juror in Guam was sentenced to 30 days in jail, plus a year of supervised release, fines and restitution, for contempt of court for violating the judge's instructions about discussing the criminal case with others.  He discussed the case with 2 brothers, one of which he knew worked for the defense team and which he had not disclosed to the court.  The brothers asked him to try to be jury foreman and render a not guilty verdict.  A mistrial was declared.