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Inside the Trial
We break down each day of the trial with more detail, videos, and photos.


Episode 9 – The Verdict and Sentencing
Deliberations began. 44 minutes later, Jason Chen was found guilty of premeditated murder. Justice felt necessary, but not a win.
Sara
5 min read


Judge Patterson’s Unique Allowance of Juror Questions in Tennessee Courtrooms
In Tennessee, judges can decide whether to let jurors ask questions during a trial. It’s not required, and it doesn’t happen everywhere, but Tennessee’s legal system allows it.
Sara
2 min read


Episode 8 – Closing Statements
Day 7 of the trial: Tennessee v. Jason Chen The murder trial for Jasmine Pace. Listen here: Transcript for this episode is here Sunday...
Sara
3 min read


Episode 6 – The Evidence Tells the Story
In Episode 6 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror 11) walks listeners through digital and forensic evidence that cemented Jason Chen’s involvement
Sara
3 min read


Episode 5 – The Body in the Suitcase
In Episode 5 of Sequestered, Sara (Juror #11) takes listeners into the fourth day of the trial, where forensic pathologist Dr. Stephen Cogsw
Sara
4 min read
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