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Court to consider mistrial request in Navarro contempt case over potential juror contact with protesters

  • Peter Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt for defying a House January 6 committee subpoena.
  • His attorneys moved for a mistrial, claiming jurors may have interacted with protesters during deliberations.
  • A court security officer testified jurors remained distant from media and protesters outside.
  • Judge will schedule a mistrial hearing in 14 days and review security footage.
  • The conviction highlights Navarro's disregard for rules and Trump's failed executive privilege claims.
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