Mistrial Called When Foreman and Defendant Outed as Old Pals

An East New York mugging case that was a step away from a verdict had to be tossed when someone inside the Brooklyn courthouse recognized the jury's foreman and the defendant as old friends. The 20-year-old foreman, Rashawn Davis, apparently known as "Black," never revealed that he used to hang out with Corey Hinds, who goes as "Big Man." The Post says Davis also goes by "Raymond Williams" and now may face perjury charges.

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" The Post says Davis also goes by "Raymond Williams" and now may face perjury charges."

I don't know that I'd want to be on that jury.

But it's ok when the judge and prosecutor are friends.

I think a person loses nearly all credibility when he identifies himself by some sort of absurd pseudonym.

Wait. Forget I said that.

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