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Trump’s Lawyers Claim ‘Grave Juror Misconduct’ in Hush-Money Trial, Denounce ‘Manifest Unfairness’ of Alvin Bragg’s Case

The nature of the alleged juror misconduct, which the defense calls ‘extensive and pervasive,’ remains secret.

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President Trump walks to speak to the press after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 at New York City. Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images
MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

President Trump’s defense team asked the judge presiding over his hush-money trial, Juan Merchan, to dismiss the case based on “grave juror misconduct,” according to a letter the attorneys sent to the judge in early December, which was made public on Tuesday.

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MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

Marie Pohl is a published author and freelance contributor. She covers courts and arts.

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