The defendant was convicted of charges arising out of a buy and bust operation, despite testimony from the co-defendant admitting guilt and exonerating the defendant.
After the presentation of the People's direct case, juror number four indicated to the court that she knew the undercover police officer. The Trial Justice conducted an in camera hearing, in the presence of both counsel but without the defendant, to determine whether the juror's prior contact...
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