Can a procedural error in handling of the jury's inquiries affect a jury's verdict?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Ronder, 639 F.2d 931 (2nd Cir. 1981):

In sum, we cannot say "with fair assurance," United States v. Schor, supra, 418 F.2d at 30, that the procedural error in the handling of the jury's inquiries did not affect the verdict. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

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