An Occupation In Eastern Oregon

'This Land Is Our Land' Update: Juror Dismissed For Possible Bias

By Conrad Wilson (OPB) and Kate Davidson (OPB)

Portland, Oregon Oct. 26, 2016 9:26 p.m.

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After juror No. 4 questioned the impartiality of juror No. 11 in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation trial, the prosecution, defense and judge all agreed to dismiss juror No. 11 because of his past employment with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

OPB reporter Conrad Wilson joins OPB's Kate Davidson to explore who will be replacing juror No. 11 and how the jury deliberations will continue.

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