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20 21 22 23 Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 427 Filed 11/09/21 Page /7 of16 The reason for these rules, as I am sure you understand, is they protect the integrity of the trial and assure that both sides receive a fair trial. Jurors in criminal cases base their verdicts on the evidence that they hear in the courtroom, not on something that somebody else tells you, not on something that you see on TV or on social media. That's why if you're selected as a juror, I'll be reminding you of these rules regularly. You can't watch news accounts, look anything up or speak to anybody else about the case. You would be violating the oath you have taken as jurors and you would be violating my orders if you were to do that. Finally, you must report to me through my court deputy any effort by any person to speak with you about the case or to influence you about the case or to get information about the case. The attorneys and their assistants have been instructed by me not to speak to you or otherwise engage with you. They are not being rude or indifferent. They are merely following my instructions. I do want to thank all of you for the time you've invested already in this process. Our system cannot function unless we have good people like you who are willing to give up their time and to serve as jurors. Please sit quietly until your number is called and you are brought into the courtroom for questioning by me. Please follow all the instructions of the courtroom staff. AHhewsh-yeumay UES ee ee ee ee ie eS eae you in person soon. Thank you. DOJ-OGR-00006318