10/12/2026
DALLAS, Texas — Attorneys for Kewon White, who was convicted of capital murder in the 2020 killing of Dallas rapper MO3, have filed a motion requesting a new trial, arguing that a juror repeatedly fell asleep during crucial testimony.
According to the motion, the juror allegedly slept on and off for hours throughout the September trial, missing important testimony and evidence. Defense attorneys say both prosecutors and defense lawyers repeatedly raised concerns with Judge Chika Anyiam, but the issue continued.
White was found guilty of capital murder in September 2026 and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
His attorneys argue that the sleeping juror violated his right to a fair trial with 12 attentive jurors. The judge has 75 days to rule on the motion. This request is separate from White’s previously filed appeal.
Smashers, should Kewon White be granted a new trial if a juror was sleeping during important testimony?