# Kewon White's lawyers seek new trial over sleepy juror

> Kewon White's defense claims juror slept through hours of testimony, demanding new trial.
- Title: Kewon White's lawyers seek new trial over sleepy juror
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/kewon-whites-lawyers-seeking-new-trial-over-sleepy-juror
- Author: Shaun Rabb
- Published: 2026-10-08T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kewon white, mo3, seattle, nfl, juror, new trial, capital murder, dallas, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kewon White's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial after a juror slept through most of his capital murder trial in September.