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Cowen, from Morecambe in Lancashire, was not present in court as jurors were told he is "seriously mental unwell" and in hospital.

But before US District Judge Aileen Cannon called prospective jurors into the Fort Pierce, Florida courtroom, she needed clarity on a screening question from the defence.

The panel said he also engaged in a pattern of improper remarks that “were discourteous and gave the appearance of bias to a crime victim, prospective jurors, defendants, attorneys and others.”

During the trial, jurors had heard how the pair argued when Mr Pugh, who was in a new relationship, visited the house just after 20:30 on 22 March three years ago.

Cardi B was found not liable on all counts by jurors after less than an hour of deliberations.