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Document DOJ-OGR-00021865
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Summary: The document discusses the District Court's denial of a Rule 33 motion for a new trial based on Juror 50's allegedly erroneous responses during voir dire. The court applied the McDonough standard and found that Juror 50's responses were not deliberately incorrect and would not have led to a challenge for cause. The decision is supported by the deference given to the District Court's evaluation of the proof produced.
Significance: This document is potentially important because it discusses the legal standards and precedents governing Rule 33 motions and juror misconduct, and applies these standards to a specific case involving Juror 50.
Key Topics:
Rule 33 motions for a new trial
Juror misconduct during voir dire
McDonough standard for evaluating juror responses
Key People:
- Juror 50 - juror whose responses during voir dire are at issue
- Maxwell - defendant in the case