Disaster Looms: Will COVID-19 Force a Mistrial in Alex Murdaugh Case?
Episode 40, Feb 13, 2023, 09:31 PM
The ongoing double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh in South Carolina has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the jurors in the trial have tested positive for the virus, and despite the remaining 10 jurors and five alternates testing negative, the future of the proceedings is still uncertain. The judge, Clifton Newman, has chosen to keep the trial going, but has encouraged all those in attendance to wear masks for their protection.
The impact of COVID-19 on the trial has raised some concerns. If the number of jurors decreases further, it could result in a mistrial, which would mean that the three weeks of work that has already been done would have to start all over again. This would not only be a significant waste of time, but it would also put the health of all those involved in the trial at risk.
This is why both the defense and prosecution have suggested delaying the trial until a second round of tests can be conducted, or reducing the number of people allowed to attend the trial each day. However, the judge has decided to keep the trial going without making any changes for now.
If the trial does run out of alternate jurors, it could result in a mistrial. A mistrial would mean that the trial would have to start all over again, which would not only be a significant waste of time, but it would also put the health of all those involved in the trial at risk.
In conclusion, the impact of COVID-19 on the Alex Murdaugh trial is a significant concern, and the possibility of a mistrial if the number of jurors decreases further highlights the need for caution and careful consideration of the safety of all those involved. The judge and all parties involved will need to weigh the risks and benefits of continuing the trial and make a decision that is in the best interests of everyone involved.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the trial has raised some concerns. If the number of jurors decreases further, it could result in a mistrial, which would mean that the three weeks of work that has already been done would have to start all over again. This would not only be a significant waste of time, but it would also put the health of all those involved in the trial at risk.
This is why both the defense and prosecution have suggested delaying the trial until a second round of tests can be conducted, or reducing the number of people allowed to attend the trial each day. However, the judge has decided to keep the trial going without making any changes for now.
If the trial does run out of alternate jurors, it could result in a mistrial. A mistrial would mean that the trial would have to start all over again, which would not only be a significant waste of time, but it would also put the health of all those involved in the trial at risk.
In conclusion, the impact of COVID-19 on the Alex Murdaugh trial is a significant concern, and the possibility of a mistrial if the number of jurors decreases further highlights the need for caution and careful consideration of the safety of all those involved. The judge and all parties involved will need to weigh the risks and benefits of continuing the trial and make a decision that is in the best interests of everyone involved.
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