Although thoroughly debunked by Fact Checkers (and we all know how fair and un-biased they are) one if not more of the jury pool was concerned about unrest and the safety of their person and property if the "right" verdict was not returned. These thoughts were as the trial was beginning.
Exactly why my first post in this thread was "mob rule". The "mob" was going to get their way with this trial, by hook or by crook, especially after Biden took office. In addition to this, look at the facts and evidence (autopsy results!) that weren't allowed in this trial.
If there ever was a kangaroo court, this was it.