re: Rittenhouse Trial: Juror asks if she can take jury instructions home; judge allows...

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I think the Judge just created a mistrial based on Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instruction #50. No juror is allowed to take home any paperwork/evidence/documentation/etc. and all deliberations must be done only with and in front of the other jurors.

Wisconsin Jury Instruction 50

"Do not research any information that you personally think might be helpful to you in understanding the issues presented."

"Do not investigate this case on your own or visit the
scene, either in person or by any electronic means. Do not read any newspaper reports or listen to any news reports on radio, television, over the internet, or any other electronic application or tool about this trial."

"Do not consult dictionaries, computers, electronic applications, social media, the internet, or other reference materials for additional
information."

"This case must be decided by you the jurors, based on the evidence presented in the courtroom."

People not serving on this jury have not heard the evidence, and it is improper for them to influence your deliberations and decision in this case. After this trial is completed, you are free to communicate with anyone in any manner.

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