An appellate court will not intervene in a trial judge's refusal to discharge a jury on the basis of prejudicial publicity where the trial is nearing completion, the prejudice is capable of being cured by judicial direction, and the applicant would remain in custody on another matter regardless. An overwhelming case of irremediable prejudice is required to warrant terminating a trial in such circumstances. The availability of prejudicial material on the Internet is a relevant factor but does not automatically warrant discharge where physical circulation in the trial venue is limited.
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