Justice #Merchan speaks to the jury alternates, who have also sat through the entire #TrumpTrial. The alternates are not being excused, Merchan says.
If one of the 12 jurors is unable to continue deliberating for any purpose, an alternate steps in. They remain on site, so they can tag in if necessary. Without an alternate the case would be ruled a mistrial & it would have all been for nothing.
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