I am going to say that there better be a damn good reason to expel this juror. I have a feeling there isn't one. I don't think she did anything that jeopardized this case in any way, shape or form. Being that - I think it's a shame on the judge and the DT, and It hurts anyone who may get a juror notice to take their time out to be a juror on any trial.
When it comes out - there better be witnesses and a VALID reason for her to be excused.
I shed a tear for TA family today, not a normal thing for me, it hurt to see them be forced in the same room as the murderer who slashed, stabbed, and shot their flash and blood brother. I am sickened by this. This family has endured more then one could or should take.
I still believe that this jury will convict JA murder 1, but man so much of the unnecessary hurt hurled at them is in excusable.