A mistrial was declared on June 16 in the manslaughter case against 40-year-old Braxton Day after a juror's misconduct came to light. The Baltimore City Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Jeannie J. Hong, revealed that at least one juror had conducted independent research related to the case.
During deliberations, this juror reportedly told other panel members, “The defendant is cooked,” raising concerns about the integrity of the jury's decision-making process.
Day faces several charges, including manslaughter, use of a firearm in a felony violent crime, and possession of a handgun without a serial number. The charges stem from an incident on May 31, 2025, when Day is accused of fatally shooting 42-year-old Bryant Breland following a confrontation at a Family Dollar store located on the 600 block of Cherry Hill Road.
The case has drawn attention from local organizations like Baltimore Witness, which tracks violent crime and emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
Reported by HarborBeat based on Baltimore Fishbowl (source).
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