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During the Criminal Trial for Former Governor Fife Symington of Arizona

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During the criminal trial for former Governor Fife Symington of Arizona, an elderly member of the jury told the judge that she felt pressured by the other jurors to find him guilty. The judge removed the woman from the jury and Governor Symington was convicted. Which of the following describes the likely result if the governor appeals?


A) There is no reversible error because jury deliberations are not part of the trial or evidence.
B) There is a reversible error because of the possible prejudice to the governor in the dismissal of the juror.
C) Appellate courts cannot reverse on questions about jury deliberations.
D) There can be no reversal of the case absent some error in testimony or jury instructions.
E) None of the above

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