On September 7, a jury in Washington, DC, found Trump advisor Peter Navarro guilty of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 Select Committee. Shortly after the verdict was delivered, Navarro’s legal team sought a mistrial, citing alleged contamination of the jury by protestors outside the courthouse. However, this motion was denied by Judge Amit Mehta.
The court held that Navarro’s defense waived the argument of external influence on the jury by not raising it before the verdict. Furthermore, there was no evidence to suggest that the jurors had been exposed to any improper external influence. The judge pointed out that there was no interaction between the jurors and the protestors, and video footage did not indicate any such encounter.
The order also addressed the submission of irrelevant footage as evidence, criticizing Navarro’s legal team for failing to accurately depict the jurors’ break period. The post then humorously reflects on Navarro’s controversial career, highlighting his involvement in various high-profile events.
The saga of Navarro’s legal battle continues to unfold in the context of broader political dynamics. For more updates and analysis on legal developments, you can sign up for Finance Docket, a comprehensive resource for staying informed on litigation, regulation, deals, and financial services trends.
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