The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner v. Sandra L. Jacobson, Respondent

Summary

The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to poll jurors about a prejudicial news report because the court had repeatedly and specifically instructed jurors to avoid news broadcasts and newspaper websites, and the report had limited distribution. The court therefore reversed the court of appeals and affirmed the defendant’s convictions. Justice Hood, joined by Justices Márquez and Gabriel, dissented, arguing that the decision weakened the governing framework and that the jury should have been polled.