Juror's Misconduct Lets Child Molester Walk Free

[Living Free in NH]

Officials Say Woman Talked About Case With Family

DOVER, N.H. -- A man convicted of molesting a 7-year-old Dover girl is free, based on a juror's misconduct at his trial.

Wesley Taylor's original sexual assault conviction was thrown out after a juror talked about the case with her son, a lawyer, and brought their conversation up during deliberations.

This week, prosecutors agreed to allow Taylor, 34, to plead guilty and be sentenced to the time he already served, a little more than a year. He had been sentenced to up to 20 years.

Deputy Strafford County Attorney Peter Odom said he agreed to the plea, only because it would have been difficult for the victim and her family members to testify at another trial.

Taylor also was placed on probation for five years, must undergo sex-offender treatment and must reimburse the victim's family for any counseling the girl may require.

[wimpycat]

I hope the lawyer this juror opened her big, fat trap to contacted the judge...being an officer of the court and all.

[Tacis]

Ah, the land of Jim Jeffords! State motto = "Live stupid or die!"

[freeper12]

...ummm, jeffords is from vermont...but you have the right region...

We need more vigalante justice in this country...how can this be allowed to happen without brothers, fathers, uncles and family friends paying this guy a visit??...I know for damn sure that this, god forbid, happens to my familiy and the guy is flat out dead...and no one would ever find the body.

[MotleyGirl70]

This woman should serve some time for being such an idiot.

Serving on a jury is civil duty and should be taken seriously given the nature of this case. Justice for this little girl was on the line and this women blew it by opening her fat mouth.

Couldn't the judge have held the woman in contempt of court or fine her, give her jail time, work community service, etc...

This is a shame and an injustice.

[gundog]

He'd be safer in jail. If he gets hurt I don't know how this juror will be able to live with herself.

[jimkress]

What's the problem? After all, it's only about sex, isn't it? A president who molests a girl in the White House, a guy who molests a girl in his neighborhood - as long as they are both doing their jobs, who are we to pass judgement?