New York Supreme Court October 26, 2017 (People v. Gee)

OPINION OF THE COURT

April A. Newbauer, J.

This case illustrates the danger inherent in seating a juror who lives near the crime location. Such a juror may either recall more information about the area during the trial or acquire it inadvertently, and then offer it up to other members of the jury for their consideration during deliberations.