Chapter

The Fear Surrounding Juries and Witnesses in Small-Town Trials
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27:50 - 32:38 (04:48)

In small towns such as Colleton County, where multi-generational families and histories of jury tampering exist, jurors and witnesses may be afraid to speak up due to the potential consequences of their decisions. It highlights how certain rules may not be fair in these communities.

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Lawyer Eric Glenn discusses the fear that jurors can experience in high profile trials and how it can impact their decision making.
27:50 - 28:53 (01:02)
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Legal System
The Michael Slager trial raises questions about potential jury tampering and fear of repercussions for witnesses and jurors in Colleton County due to the multi-generational nature of the area and the history of his family.
28:53 - 32:38 (03:45)
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Michael Slager trial
Summary

The Michael Slager trial raises questions about potential jury tampering and fear of repercussions for witnesses and jurors in Colleton County due to the multi-generational nature of the area and the history of his family. The fairness of the rules put in place is also called into question.

Chapter
The Fear Surrounding Juries and Witnesses in Small-Town Trials
Episode
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Podcast
Murdaugh Murders Podcast