Juror in deadlocked SJSU athletic trainer sexual abuse trial speaks out
Juror in deadlocked SJSU athletic trainer sexual abuse trial speaks out NBC Bay Area
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Juror Blamed for Deadlock in Trial of San Jose State University Athletic Trainer
A member of the jury that deadlocked in the trial of a San Jose State University athletic trainer accused of sexually abusing female athletes places blame on one juror in particular, claiming she wouldn’t even consider the evidence.
The Case Against Scott Shaw
The juror, who spoke exclusively with NBC Bay Area and asked not to be identified, was one of the jurors in the federal criminal case against trainer Scott Shaw, who faced six misdemeanor counts of inappropriately touching female athletes under the guise of athletic treatment.
Eight student athletes testified that Shaw touched or fondled them. Shaw pled not guilty.
Deadlocked Jury
The jury voted overwhelmingly for guilty but deadlocked on five of the charges 10-2 and 11-1 on the other.
Influence of a Juror
The man who spoke to NBC Bay Area said one juror influenced another to go along with her from the start, creating conflicts in the jury room right away.
“She just made it clear that she was not going to budge,” the juror said. “We sent our first note to Judge Freeman within an hour of our first deliberation because it was obvious that she was digging in and wasn’t going anywhere.”
“She said she didn’t trust the witnesses and she didn’t believe them,” the juror continued.
Legal Implications
Legal analyst Steven Clark said that type of conduct is significant.
“When the U.S. attorney reviews the juror information as to what went on in the jury room, I think they will consider refiling the charges because it appears that they had a strong case,” Clark said.
Disappointment for the Athletes
The juror NBC Bay Area talked to said he’s disappointed for the athletes.
“Listening to these women up there baring their souls in public for something that was traumatic for them and to not get a fair trial, I don’t think they got a fair trial out of it and that really bothers me,” he said. “It’s not how our system works.”
Retrial Possibility
The U.S. attorney’s office did not immediately say whether it will retry the case. Shaw’s attorney told reporters he expects to return to court.
A member of the jury that deadlocked in the trial of a San Jose State University athletic trainer accused of sexually abusing female athletes places blame on one juror in particular, claiming she wouldn’t even consider the evidence. Robert Handa reports.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – The article discusses the sexual abuse of female athletes, which relates to the goal of achieving gender equality.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The article highlights issues related to a fair trial and the functioning of the justice system.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for Target 5.2: Number of women and girls subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation, by type of abuse.
- Indicator for Target 16.3: Proportion of population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. | Indicator: Number of women and girls subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation, by type of abuse. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all. | Indicator: Proportion of population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism. |
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Source: nbcbayarea.com
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