P. v. Jennison
A jury convicted Michael Jennison of second degree murder in the killing of his real estate agent, James Magot. It also found true allegations that Jennison intentionally and personally discharged and personally used a firearm causing Magot's death. The court imposed a mandatory sentence of 40 years to life. (Pen. Code, 190, subd. (a) & 12022.53, subd. (d).) The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying Jennison's motion for new trial based on jury misconduct. The alleged misconduct consisted of the jury members reading a newspaper article referring to suppressed evidence which the court inadvertently sent to the jury room during deliberations. Court conclude there was no misconduct and, in any event, no prejudice. Accordingly, Court affirm the judgment.
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