Legal Definitions - stealth juror

Definition: A stealth juror is a person who hides a potential bias or conflict of interestin order to serve on a jury. They may want to influence the outcome of the trial or plan to benefit financially by writing a book about a high-profile trial.

Example: During jury selection for a murder trial, a woman fails to disclose that her brother was also a victim of a violent crime. She is selected as a juror and later reveals her bias towards the defendant, causing a mistrial.

Explanation: In this example, the woman is a stealth juror because she hid her potential bias towards the defendant. Her brother's experience with a violent crime could have influenced her decision-making during the trial, making her an unfit juror. By not disclosing this information, she was able to serve on the jury and potentially influence the outcome of the trial.