11.   Among other things, the motion alleges juror misconduct.

12.   Butler is seeking a new trial, alleging juror misconduct.

13.   Defense lawyers had argued that juror misconduct tainted the trial.

14.   Defense jury consultant Jo-Ellan Dimitrius said there have been reports of possible juror misconduct, but declined to elaborate.

15.   Generally, judges are powerless to alter verdicts that are favorable to defendants when juror misconduct occurs without their knowledge.

16.   He predicted that disclosure may bring Simpson help from the public by way of new information about juror misconduct.

17.   In another development, defense jury consultant Jo-Ellan Dimitrius said there have been reports of possible juror misconduct.

18.   Judge Charles D. Gill on Monday said there was little evidence of any juror misconduct during deliberations.

19.   Juror misconduct forced a mistrial in the first prosecution of Williams.

20.   Last week, defense jury consultant Jo-Ellan Dimitrius confirmed there was an investigation into possible juror misconduct, but she declined to elaborate.