📂 Monday, February 3, 1997 — Day 52
◀ Civil Trial
📅 Monday, February 3, 1997 5 proceedings 37 utterances
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Day 52 — Monday, February 3, 1997

Judge Denies Mistrial Motion as Jury Presses Forward
Judge Hiroshi Fujisaki • Civil Trial • 5 proceedings • 37 utterances
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The jury deliberated continuously on February 3rd through multiple scheduled breaks. The defense mounted a significant challenge, renewing a mistrial motion over Juror #7's alleged concealment of her daughter's employment at the District Attorney's office. Judge Fujisaki denied the motion, allowing deliberations to proceed. The day concluded with judicial warnings about media exposure and the court adjourning until the following morning.

  • Jury deliberated continuously from 8:40 AM with scheduled breaks and a lunch recess
  • Defense renewed mistrial motion claiming Juror #7 deliberately concealed DA office connection
  • Judge Fujisaki rejected the motion despite defense arguments for an evidentiary hearing
  • Judge issued emphatic warning to jury about avoiding media coverage of all kinds
  • Court adjourned at 4:18 PM, resuming deliberations the next morning at 8:30 AM
Day 52 • 5 proceedings • 37 utterances
Civil Trial
Department 103
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📂 Day 52 — FEB 3, 1997
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