A New Mexico court has set aside a $40 million verdict in a medical malpractice case due to juror misconduct. The foreperson hosted a weekly podcast "Becca Mari's Freedom Speak" in which she expressed strong views against the healthcare industry. This occurred during and after the trial. clearly a violation of the judge's instructions and likely subjects her to a contempt charge. Cases of this magnitude in the past have resulted in jail time and large fines against the miscreant. While not disclosing details about the trial, the podcasting jury foreperson's expressed views made her biased and compromised the fairness of the trial.
You can search several articles online including the Albuquerque Journal.
