Yes, that the jury had decided how to vote prior to the case being over, and moreover discussed it publicly with familyWhat new information?
That someone said they had a cousin who talked about the verdict?
The judge notified both defense and prosecution (as was appropriate), what is the outcome of checking?
- Is this guy a troll and has no association with the jury?
- Is he related to a member of the jury?
- Has he been brought before the Judge in the presence of the defense and prosecution and questioned under oath?
- Have the jury members been contacted to see if they even know who this guy is and if they are related?
- Have the jury members been questioned by the Judge, defense, and prosecution under oath to see if they had any such conversation?
* * IF * * the guy is real (which it appears he's not just an internet troll) and is related to a juror and if such a conversation took place, then I agree a mistrial is in order. Then restart the trial. If it's BS, then their is no mistrial and the verdict stands.
WW