Defendants bring forth twelve assignments of error for this Court to consider on appeal. Defendant Pierce proffers two additional objections. In light of the magnitude and complex nature of this case, we find it prudent to address each contention separately.
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Defendants first argue the trial court erred when it excused venirepersons on the basis of ex parte communications. The trial...
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