Corruptly influencing jurors, arbitrators and referees

1. Law
2. US Virgin Islands Code
3. Crimes
4. Obstruction of Justice
5. Corruptly influencing jurors, arbitrators and referees

• Whoever corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned or drawn as a juror, chosen as an arbitrator or appointed as a commissioner or referee, in respect to his verdict in, or decision of, any cause or proceeding, pending or about to be brought before him, by means of any—

  • (1) oral or written communication with him, except in the regular course of proceedings;

  • (2) book, paper or instrument exhibited, except in the regular course of proceedings;

  • (3) threat, intimidation, persuasion or entreaty; or

  • (4) promise or assurance of any pecuniary or other advantage—

    shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

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