February 25, 2020 🟡 Significant

Attacks Roger Stone jury forewoman as 'tainted' and biased during her court testimony

As the forewoman of the jury that convicted Roger Stone testified at a hearing on Stone's motion for a new trial, Trump tweeted repeatedly attacking her, calling her 'so tainted' and 'totally biased, as is the judge,' and calling the conviction a 'Miscarriage of justice.' The attacks came during the live proceeding before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, who had already voiced concern about the risk of harassment and intimidation of the juror. The episode extended Trump's earlier February interventions in the Stone case, this time targeting a private citizen juror by name and function. Observers noted the tweets renewed speculation that Trump intended to pardon Stone.

"There has rarely been a juror so tainted as the forewoman in the Roger Stone case. Look at her background. She never revealed her hatred of "Trump" and Stone. She was totally biased, as is the judge. Roger wasn't even working on my campaign. Miscarriage of justice. Sad to watch!" Quote verified against source