Can a juror’s own affidavit, demonstrating racial bias, be used to overturn a murder conviction entered 25 years ago and give the defendant a new trial? You may be surprised. Watch SM JUROR’s video analysis of the juror misconduct issues in Tharpe v. Warden, No. 17-14027-P, 2018 WL 3816839 (11th Cir. Aug. 10, 2018). Issues …

Can a juror’s own affidavit, demonstrating racial bias, be used to overturn a murder conviction entered 25 years ago and give the defendant a new trial? Read More »