Sims v. State

Miller, Judge.

Cedric Bernard Sims was convicted of battery and criminal trespass in connection with an incident involving his ex-girlfriend. Following the denial of his motion for new trial, Sims appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in refusing to remove a juror who admitted during the course of trial that she knew the victim. We disagree and affirm.

*247Following the presentation of the State’s case, a juror approached the trial judge and advised the judge that she recognized the victim. The court then held a hearing outside the jury’s presence, during which the following colloquy occurred: