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Summary: The court denies Ghislain Maxwell's motion for a new trial on the current record but orders an evidentiary hearing to investigate Juror 50's statements about being a victim of sexual abuse, which contradict his responses during jury selection. The hearing will question Juror 50 under oath, and the court will consider proposed questions from the parties. The court denies the request for a broader hearing regarding other jurors.
Significance: This document is significant because it reveals the court's decision to hold an evidentiary hearing to investigate Juror 50's potential misconduct during jury selection, which could potentially impact the validity of the trial verdict.
Key Topics:
Motion for a new trial
Juror misconduct
Evidentiary hearing
Key People:
- Ghislain Maxwell - Defendant
- Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
- Juror 50 - Juror whose statements are under scrutiny