At least two people —a juror and a lawyer—participating in a federal trial in Texas tested positive for Covid, prompting the judge to postpone proceedings for several days.
David O’Toole, clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that covers Sherman and Beaumont, confirmed the development in the civil case without disclosing the number of positive tests beyond the attorney, who was not identified, and the juror.
O’Toole said “multiple participants” tested positive and the court was reluctant to give more detail in an effort to protect personal information. Providing more information on the roles of ...
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