From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Shaun Rabb · · 1m 10s
Kewon White's lawyers seek new trial over sleepy juror
Kewon White's defense claims juror slept through hours of testimony, demanding new trial.
In brief
Kewon White's defense claims juror slept through hours of testimony, demanding new trial. Kewon White's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial after a juror slept through most of his capital murder trial in September. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Kewon White's lawyers seek new trial
Kewon White's defense attorneys filed a motion for a new trial after a juror slept through most of his capital murder trial in September.
Juror slept through testimony
The juror continuously fell asleep throughout the trial and missed material evidence from witnesses.
Motion details
The motion claims the juror slept for hours, slumping over and appearing ill, and the judge did not take action.
Judge's response
Judge Chika Anyiam has 75 days to rule on the motion for a new trial.
Defense attorneys' statements
Defense attorneys said the juror's sleep was open and obvious, causing her to miss critical evidence.
What happens next
Judge Chika Anyiam must decide within 75 days whether to grant a new trial for Kewon White.
The headline
Kewon White's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial after a juror slept through most of his capital murder trial in September.
