A Georgia man wants a new trial due to a disruption in the case. A juror admitted to sending text messages to the brother of the victim. Prosecutors say there's no evidence that details of the case were revealed.
A McIntosh County jury in October convicted Brian Gale of voluntary manslaughter and depriving a minor.
His 15-year-old stepson, Daniel Head, was found dead in March 2010 in a swamp where they were scouting for wild turkey.
The Georgia Times-Union reports juror Michael Sinclair testified at a hearing Tuesday that he sent text messages to the victim's brother, Christopher Head. One of them said: "Dude. We're doing everything we can."
Defense lawyer Carlton Gibson wants a judge to order a new trial.
But prosecutors say there's no evidence the juror discussed details of the case.
