Juror Dismissed From Josh Carrier Trial

On Wednesday, a juror was dismissed from Joshua Carrier’s child sex abuse trial after defense attorneys said she discussed the case on Facebook.

Carrier’s attorney, Josh Tolini, said that he found out from another lawyer that the juror had sent out a Facebook message saying she had jury duty, and one of the recipients was that lawyer’s wife. Tolini said the juror stated to his friend’s wife that she was on the Carrier trial, that Tolini was an attorney on the trial and that the case was “boring.”

Wednesday morning, the juror, number 15, was called to the jury box alone and questioned. Judge David Gilbert was friendly with the juror, thanked her for her service and dismissed her from the case. The defense and the judge agreed this was not a major transgression, but still inappropriate.

Gilbert told the woman not to talk about the case on social media or to the press. KRDO Newschannel 13 is withholding the juror’s name.

Gilbert told those in the courtroom to stand as the woman exited the room.

Jurors have been given orders not to discuss the case in any capacity. After juror 15 left, the rest of the jurors were called in and again given a lengthy warning.

“I’m very concerned about you. And that you understand what’s at stake here,” said Gilbert.

Gilbert went on to thank jurors for the sacrifice they make every day and said he appreciated it.

There were four alternate jurors on the case. Now, three remain.