I wondered about sequestration too. But then I thought that, except for the Trump connection, which appears to be only tangential in this trial, this would otherwise be just another white collar fraud case.
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In California state court, the names of jurors are confidential and members of the jury are identified only by number to protect their safety.
Edited: This should say that this is for criminal trials. Civil trials are a different matter.
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ā¦with a heavy tint of orange.
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Whether they are good or bad, we asked for their judgement of the case and they will have given it. They should then return to what they were doing. They have an inalienable right to be stupid. No one should threaten them. Their identity serves no news purpose. If they want to speak to the press, they can voluntarily step forward afterward.
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Do you know who from?
And you are really not kidding.
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The only threat facing Olā Judge Ellis are the folks looking to round him up and haul him off to the memory unit at elder care.
Wondering now if, going forward, that will be suggested in subsequent related trials.
Now the concern is, prospective jurors may make statements during the interview process, indicating fear for their lives if they participate, especially if something significant happens to this initial jury panel.
Talk about a subversion of justice - being unable to impanel a jury because of potential threats to oneās life. That wonāt affect the decision, will it? [/s]
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I want to laugh at this, but itās too probably true.
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When I served in a local case here in WI that had no danger of repercussion, I was still addressed by number in the courtroom. Iām not so sure this isnāt common practice, regardless.
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So, WHO are these āmediaā companies?
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I saw a tweet CNN was one but not sure if true
And letās again thank the wonderful people in this country, who just ādidnāt likeā Hillary Clinton for some reason and couldnāt fill in that little dot in the voting booth. Weāre to the point where everything connected with this POS and his followers - dying to use their 'second amendment rights - is tinged with violence. Thanks, guys! Oh, and for the generation of SC decisions. On that topic, DKos is reporting that Durbin et al are threatening to sue the National Archives for Kavanaughās documents regarding his lying under oath in 2006. I guess nothing can stop McConnell however. Checks and balances, my a**
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The threats are coming from a unsecure phone in the Oval Office.
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I wonder which āmedia organizationsā these were? Any with a political bias? 
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Given the threats from crazed Trump followers, the judge made the right decision.
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By not releasing the names of the jurors then anyone could write a book about the trial claiming they were were on the jury. Howās āThe Fall of Paulā sound for the title of mine?
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Another note from the jury. What now? I realize Iām not being rational, but I keep thinking to myself that the jury will let Manafort off.
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Everything?
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Were they Trump followers, or is that a suspicion?
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