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Defendant Tampers with Jury, First Eleven-Person Conviction

Defendant Tampers with Jury, First Eleven-Person Conviction

Update: 2025-12-08
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New York Court Makes Historic Jury Decision: A criminal defendant was convicted by an eleven-person jury for the first time in over three hundred years due to his attempt to tamper with the jury. The defendant, Derek Sargeant, confronted the jurys foreperson at his home, causing fear for his family and instilling a sense of harm. This action led to the defendant forfeiting his right to a full twelve-person jury.

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Defendant Tampers with Jury, First Eleven-Person Conviction

Defendant Tampers with Jury, First Eleven-Person Conviction