Jury Tampering
/ˈdʒʊəri ˈtæmpərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of unlawfully influencing, intimidating, or corrupting jurors to affect the outcome of a trial.
The defendant was charged with jury tampering for attempting to bribe a juror.
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Commentary
Often prosecuted as a serious offense, jury tampering undermines the fairness of judicial proceedings and may involve threats, bribery, or other improper communications with jurors.
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