CNN, Wapo and Buzzfeed are demanding the names and addresses of the Manafort jurors be released to the public.
On Friday, Judge Ellis, a Reagan appointee, revealed he has received threats, however; he did not provide details.
Because of the threats, Judge Ellis declined a motion by WaPo, CNN and Buzzfeed to unseal jurors names, reported Courthouse News reporter Brandi Buchman.
Judge Ellis told the courtroom the jurors were “scared” and “afraid” so he decided not to allow their names be released to the public.
Judge Ellis declined a motion by WaPo, CNN and Buzzfeed to unseal jurors names, reported Courthouse News reporter Brandi Buchman.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030517990712848387
Judge Ellis told the courtroom he has received threats.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030520075831394306
Judge Ellis would not elaborate on the threats he has received.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030520077110661120
“I have the marshal’s protection. I don’t even go to the hotel alone. I won’t even reveal the name of the hotel,” Judge Ellis said.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030520078184443904
Update: A note was passed from the jurors to the court requesting to end at 5 PM because a juror has plans this evening.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030528571280969729
Update: It does not appear the jurors have reached a verdict today. Judge Ellis will ask the jurors this afternoon if they want to resume deliberations at 11:00 AM or 1 PM ET on Monday.
https://twitter.com/BBuchman_CNS/status/1030529656636801025
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