“Juror Number 2 could no longer function as a juror. She was physically and psychologically impaired, and she categorically refused to follow her oath,” said Judge Colleen McMahon.

WHEN SOUTHERN District Judge Colleen McMahon declared a mistrial in a major racketeering case three weeks ago, she was presented with a unique set of facts and a peculiar problem: a juror who said she was unable to continue deliberations but indicated she may have been the lone holdout on the panel.