Who is "Juror #9" in the Ted Stevens corruption case?

[annabanana]

AS you probably know, the case has gone to the Jury.

According to MSNBC just now, a note has come out of the Jury room asking the Judge to remove "Juror #9" for disruption, refusal to follow the law as explained in the Judge's instructions. ., interrupting and confusing the course of discussion and who knows what-all else. .

[babylonsister]

1. Stevens' daughter?

:shrug:

[meegbear]

2. I would say the ninth juror ...

but don't quote me.

[amdezurik]

3. a Flush viewer?

[rateyes]

4. Ted: "Damn. That's the plant. That

fucker can't do ANYTHING right."

[TN al]

5. Sounds like typical repub shenanigans during an election, doesn't it.

[annabanana]

6. I expect it will make an interesting story when the trial ends.. . n/t

[TahitiNut]

7. Maybe it's Sarah Palin's sister?

:dunce:

[Winterblues]

8. We know there will be at least one Republican on the jury

We know what Republicans think of the Law. They Always put their Party before their country or the rule of Law. I expect there will be a hung jury. A Republican will not convict Stevens no matter what he did...

[FSogol]

9. Replace #9 with one of the 4 alternate jurors and then charge #9 with

contempt of court. Maybe a month in jail will reduce violent outbursts.

[babylonsister]

10. a woman who appears to be middle-aged and is a bookkeeper for the D.C. National Guard.

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/jury-reports-violent-outbursts-in-stevens-case-2008-10-23.html

[Gold Metal Flake]

11. Her name is Ima Fixer.

I smell mistrial.

[Robbien]

12. Josh Marshall's Muckrakers are on top of the story. Details:

Late update: It looks like one of the jurors may be dismissed for "disruptive, rude and violent" behavior, the AP reports. We'll keep you updated as we hear more.

Late update. . . 2:33 pm: More details are emerging on the "violent" juror. The Hill describes her as a "middle-aged. . bookkeeper for the D.C. National Guard." According to Politico, one of the jury's notes to Sullivan says the woman "has had violent outbursts with other jurors and that's not helping anyone. She is not following the laws and rules that were stipulated."

Late update. . . 2:56pm: After discussing with attorneys from both sides, it doesn't look like the "violent" juror won't be going anywhere.

From the AP:

Worried about disrupting the process, Sullivan opted not to remove the woman. He spoke with jurors, told them how important their job was, urged them to be civil and sent them back to continue deliberating.

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/10/attorneys_in_stevens_trial_cal.php