An Attorney Recently Completed a Trial

An attorney recently completed a trial. The jury in the case returned a verdict that heavily favored the opposing party. After the trial, the attorney spoke with one of the jurors, and the juror told the attorney that the verdict favored the opposing party because every juror was paid $2,000. When the attorney moved for a new trial, the opposing attorney argued that the attorney violated the Model Rules by talking to a juror. Is the opposing attorney correct?

A) Yes, because counsel and parties are strictly prohibited from speaking to jurors.
B) Yes, unless the judge authorizes the communication with the juror.
C) No, because the communication occurred after the jury was discharged.
D) No, because the juror did not want to communicate with the attorney.

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