Hi all -
Have not posted on here in a long time and I did not follow the re-trial (mostly due to difficulty because of no cameras, stop/start of trial, etc.)......
I just want to tell you guys how sorry I am for the result!!! It must have been so devastating to learn of the final: 11-1.
I saw the "breaking" on HLN and so watched the verdict being read, and then the juror speaking sessions. I felt so bad for those jurors, you could hear the sorrow and anguish in their voices. It was not their fault. They tried their best. What can you do if one juror refuses to discuss?
IMO, JSS shoudl have had the GUTS to throw that juror OUT for NOT DELIBERATING and put an alternate in. It is clearly against the rules to NOT DELIBERATE, that is what all the experts said.
I am also disappointed with Juan's office that they did not (seemingly) vet the jurors thoroughly. I am sure the defense would have investigated all of the jurors and caught onto something like that if it hurt their side. I think the prosecutor's office dropped the ball on that one, but then I think well they do not have infinite resources and they probably did the best they could. With the high publicity of the trial, there were bound to be people like this trying to get onto the jury.
Anyway, I just wanted to say this to get it off my chest. I know the Alexander family was very upset, but hopefully after the sentencing they will have some finality regardless, and FINALLY be able to move on with their lives in whatever way they can. The important thing is the sentencing, which has AGAIN been delayed, when JSS COULD HAVE just done it and gotten the whole dang thing over with.
Did the defense team not have years and years to prepare for this moment???? What is the use of putting it off for 30 more days?? It's just CMJA being CMJA. She wants to hold everybody hostage for as long as she can.
I really admire those of you who have kept of with all of this trial - you have shown such dedication. I really appreciate you all!