foreperson

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The group struggled to pick a foreperson before settling on Trailer after a coin-flip by an undecided juror.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Only an hour later, the jury sent the note, signed by the foreperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

The Justice Department said the second indictment remained a legitimate charging document that had been endorsed by the grand jury foreperson as accurately reflecting the group’s vote on charges for Comey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

The jury foreperson brought concerns to the judge earlier this week, saying jurors were "attacking" one another and trying to change his mind.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

The partial verdict comes after five days of deliberations, with the foreperson of the jury reporting escalating tensions among the jurors.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025