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October 3, 1932
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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In New York, a mistrial was declared in Senator James J. Davis's lottery trial after two jurors communicated with defense attorneys over the weekend, as reported by counsel Charles J. Margiotti. The court commended Margiotti and Davis for reporting the incident.
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Tampering With Jury Causes Mistrial In New York
NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—A mistrial was declared today in the lottery trial of Senator James J. Davis. Judge Frank J. Coleman said a mistrial was declared because two jurors communicated with defense attorneys over the week-end.
A report of the acts by jurors were reported to the court by Defense Counsel Charles J. Margiotti.
The court commended Margiotti and also lauded Senator Davis for participating in the action of his counsel in reporting the incident.
Margiotti said a man came to his home and he recognized the fellow as juror No. Seven, Henry J. Moore. He told him, Margiotti said, that Juror No. 14 is "putting in against your case." "Every day in the corridor he tells the others that all your witnesses are lying," Margiotti said Moore told him.
The lawyer said Moore had been drinking, but that the juror didn't attempt to discuss the merits of the case.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—A mistrial was declared today in the lottery trial of Senator James J. Davis. Judge Frank J. Coleman said a mistrial was declared because two jurors communicated with defense attorneys over the week-end.
A report of the acts by jurors were reported to the court by Defense Counsel Charles J. Margiotti.
The court commended Margiotti and also lauded Senator Davis for participating in the action of his counsel in reporting the incident.
Margiotti said a man came to his home and he recognized the fellow as juror No. Seven, Henry J. Moore. He told him, Margiotti said, that Juror No. 14 is "putting in against your case." "Every day in the corridor he tells the others that all your witnesses are lying," Margiotti said Moore told him.
The lawyer said Moore had been drinking, but that the juror didn't attempt to discuss the merits of the case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Mistrial
Jury Tampering
Lottery Trial
Senator Davis
Juror Communication
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator James J. Davis
Judge Frank J. Coleman
Charles J. Margiotti
Henry J. Moore
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator James J. Davis
Judge Frank J. Coleman
Charles J. Margiotti
Henry J. Moore
Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 3
Story Details
Mistrial declared in Senator Davis's lottery trial due to jurors communicating with defense counsel; Juror Henry J. Moore informed Margiotti about Juror No. 14's bias against the case.