Juror dismissed in python deaths trial as Crown prepares to call final witness
CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — A juror was dismissed Friday from the criminal negligence trial in the deaths of two young New Brunswick brothers killed by an escaped python.
The trial in Campbellton, N.B., was to hear from the Crown’s final witness in the case against Jean-Claude Savoie Friday, but the courtroom remained closed while lawyers and the judge met behind closed doors.
When public proceedings finally resumed at noon, Judge Fred Ferguson announced that a juror had been removed.
“Juror number 335, after a lengthy hearing, has been relieved of her duties to continue as a member of this jury, and on the recommendation of counsel and the order of the court, juror number 335 was discharged late this morning,” he told the court.