“I simply propose we take the day off. I simply prefer we be safe than sorry,” U.S. District Judge James V. Selna said. “If the situation isn’t clarified by tomorrow, we’ll excuse the juror and we’ll proceed.”

SANTA ANA -- The jury hearing Michael J. Avenatti's fraud trial was sent home early Wednesday after one of the panelists disclosed she was exposed to COVID-19 at a gathering last weekend.

"I simply propose we take the day off. I simply prefer we be safe than sorry," U.S. District Judge James V. Selna said. "If the situation isn't clarified by tomorrow, we'll excuse the juror...

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