People v. Jackson

On February 16, 1989, the trial of this proceeding commenced. Juror number 11, having commenced her service on February 9, 1989, had a professional commitment in her capacity as a television producer for the Today show, which required her presence at 6:00 p.m. on February 22, 1989. She informed the court that her commitment would be finished by 1:00 a.m. the following morning.

At 3:45 p.m. on February 22, 1989, the court commenced its charge to the jury. The previous day, the court first learned of the commitment of juror number 11. Immediately after completing its charge, the court informed…