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New Trial Ordered for Trooper in Homicide Case

2/5/2026

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The Superior Court panel vacated former trooper Michael J. Brown's vehicular homicide conviction and ordered a new trial due to inaccuracies in juror questionnaires.
Brown was convicted in May 2024 for Christine Woodward's death in a 2023 accident.
The panel found juror misconduct included false statements about children and undisclosed charges.
The appeals court upheld the trial judge's decision to exclude testimony, noting the jury could apply the law to the facts.

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The Superior Court panel vacated former trooper Michael J. Brown's vehicular homicide conviction and ordered a new trial due to inaccuracies in juror questionnaires.
Brown was convicted in May 2024 for Christine Woodward's death in a 2023 accident.
The panel found juror misconduct included false statements about children and undisclosed charges.
The appeals court upheld the trial judge's decision to exclude testimony, noting the jury could apply the law to the facts.