Jury Trial Stalls Over Alternate Juror | Lawrence News

A bizarre courtroom twist in the Jason Keesee trial sent proceedings into recess after the alternate juror was spotted chatting with trial staff — including deputies — while the main jury deliberated. With a white noise machine blaring and attorneys huddling privately with the judge, the court vanished without explanation. The alternate’s comments about “when I worked here” and his apparent involvement in trial logistics raised serious questions. Now, the future of the case hangs in the balance as everyone waits to see what happens next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1ad7dc3aa8da993