Brancato Juror Removed for Researching at Home

The jury deliberating the fate of former actor Lillo Brancato Jr. must start over, because one juror was removed. According to the AP, "It was discovered a juror had been taking notes during testimony and doing research on the case at home." Brancato is on trial for killing an off-duty police officer in the Bronx. Earlier today, it was reported that the jurors asked to review evidence, including a 911 the slain cop, Daniel Enchautegui, made before his death. The victim's sister said of Brancato, "You have no idea how much I'm sick of seeing that guy. I can't take this anymore. He's smiling and laughing."

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By Jen Chung in News on December 18, 2008 1:50 PM

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JacqueMehoff

jury's deadlocked.

Snoopy

What happened to the no snitch policy?

FelixtheCat & Christine Quinn'

yes, how did they find out he was doing research.? Rats sitting n the jury box

JacqueMehoff

maybe he told the other jurors and one told the judge.

KiljoyWasHere

How did they discover that he was doing research at home? Not cool.

Snoopy

A juror who actually tried to do it's job instead of listening to a bunch of lawyers frothing and preening? What is this world coming to?

If da glovb don't fit than you must aquit. Yes I can see dat. Dat is wat I be seeing here my man. You want to go split some cold 40's later?

Trilby16

I was just about to post "I am sick of this guy's face" when I saw what the victim's sister said.

I think his new roommate in prison will be telling him, I'll give you something to smile about. Weasel.