Special hearing called after jury trial

Someone involved in the case where a jury that convicted and sentenced Comfort resident Jose Jimenez raised an unclear concern that led to a special court session Wednesday afternoon.

A special hearing was set for both Kendall County Assistant District Attorney Nick Socias and defense attorney Louis Martinez, who debated the Jimenez case last week. But the reason remained a mystery until 451st District Court Judge Kirsten Cohoon entered the courtroom.

Cohoon notified both the state and defense the jury may have been aware of Jimenez’s undocumented immigrant status during its deliberation, and this information may have influenced jurors’ decision.