On the first day of trial, a Monday, before the jury was brought into the courtroom to be issued opening instructions, a juror advised the court, by telephone, that he would be absent that day. The juror explained that his apartment and all of his belongings had been burned, and that he would probably not be able to return until at least Wednesday. He added however that he was not sure if he would be able return on that date. The defense attorney requested an adjournment...
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