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NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial
A New Jersey federal juror was fined $11,227 for researching the case and sharing what he found with other jurors, causing a mistrial, authorities said Tuesday.
Jurors in the trial “were instructed repeatedly, both in writing and verbally, not to conduct any research about the case, including through use of the Internet,” Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said.
However, Juror Number 7 – as he was identified – “conducted Internet research into evidence in the case” during a recess and then shared his findings with the other jurors during deliberations, causing a mistrial,” Honig said.
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Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist
Two South Jersey suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in at a clothing store in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Saturday, a man and woman were arrested after a police officer observed them burglarizing a store.
At 7:43 a.m., Officer Thomas Gilardi was patrolling the area of the Tanger Outlets-The Walk when he saw Amanda Reynolds, 28, of Little Egg Harbor, pacing back and forth near the Abercrombie & Fitch store, according to Atlantic City police.
Gilardi then observed Duane Napper, 46, of Atlantic City, exit the store carrying a large bag and begin to walk away with Re…
