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This legal document is a portion of a motion filed on behalf of Ms. Maxwell, arguing that the court should investigate potential misconduct by two jurors. The motion contends that Rule of Evidence 606(b) does not bar an inquiry into Juror No. 50's alleged bias and false statements, and that a second juror who alerted the New York Times about being a victim of childhood sexual abuse should also be questioned. The argument is that failing to investigate these matters violates Ms. Maxwell's constitutional rights to a fair and impartial jury.

This legal document, part of a court filing, argues that a new trial is necessary due to the implied and inferable bias of Juror No. 50. The author contends that if the juror had answered voir dire questions truthfully, it would have provided a valid basis for a challenge for cause. The document refutes the government's legal arguments by citing precedents like United States v. Daugerdas and United States v. Torres, and suggests a hearing is needed to evaluate the juror's actual partiality.

This page is from a legal filing (Document 644) dated March 11, 2022, in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell. The text argues that Maxwell does not need to prove prejudice or that an innocent person was convicted to warrant a new trial. It counters government arguments that discourage inquiries into juror misconduct, citing case law (Tanner v. United States, United States v. Ianniello) regarding the sanctity of jury deliberations and the right to an impartial jury.

This document is page 25 of a defense filing (Document 644) from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial (Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE), dated March 11, 2022. The text argues against a proposed hearing format regarding 'Juror No. 50's' alleged misconduct, citing legal precedent (*Dyer v. Calderon*) to claim that the Court cannot act as investigator, witness, and decision-maker simultaneously without violating due process. The defense questions how the Court intends to uncover Juror No. 50's motives and social media posts without independent investigation.