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Woman Gets Indefinite Jury Duty for Racist Remarks

She got out of one trial, but she'll be back in court

(Newser) - You've probably heard stories about people getting out of jury duty by making outrageous statements—but that tactic, if in fact it was her ploy, most definitely did not work for one Brooklyn woman. Juror No. 799, up for duty in the death penalty trial of a crime boss, was...

One Way to Get Out of Jury Duty: Be Gay

Jonathan D. Lovitz is semi-famous after using that excuse

(Newser) - A creative jury duty excuse made—successfully—earlier this month is making the rounds this week: Jonathan D. Lovitz, who just so happens to have a reality show in the works, got out of jury duty by explaining that he couldn't be impartial because he's a gay man living in...

Biden Shows Up for Jury Duty in Delaware

No word yet on whether he'll be seated on a case

(Newser) - What is the vice president up to today? Why, fulfilling his civic duty, thank you very much. Joe Biden reported this morning for jury duty in Delaware, along with about 100 other prospective jurors. He (and his Secret Service agents, of course) arrived around 9:30am for roll call at...

It's Time to Let Jurors Be Anonymous
It's Time to Let Jurors
Be Anonymous
OPINION
Nov 13, 2010 2:54 PM CST

It's Time to Let Jurors Be Anonymous

Internet age calls for better privacy protection

(Newser) - Federal judges can give jurors anonymity, but state judges around the nation don't have that option in most cases. "For judges hearing high-profile cases, this lack of juror anonymity can present serious problems," writes law student Steve Cohen of his home state of New York. The rule raises...

Don't Want Jury Duty? Here's What to Do...

Just know serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer!

(Newser) - For anyone not wanting to serve on a jury, it seems there's an easy way to avoid it: Know a serial killer. During the screening of potential jurors by a judge in Cleveland last week, John Backderf was asked if he had known anyone convicted of a crime. The unexpected...

Meg Whitman Called for Jury Duty

California candidate hasn't been selected yet, however

(Newser) - This doesn't bode well for whatever flimsy excuse you're cooking up: California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman had to show up for jury duty yesterday in San Mateo County. She didn't get selected but remains in the jury pool and could still get picked tomorrow, reports the San Francisco Chronicle . No...

Obama Skips Jury Duty
 Obama Skips Jury Duty  
Jan 25, 2010 6:56 AM CST

Obama Skips Jury Duty

Not a great time, what with the State of the Union coming up

(Newser) - President Obama has been summoned for jury duty in Illinois, but since he's got a few things on his plate, he's decided not to serve, the White House says. The summons, which arrived at the Obama's home in Chicago's Hyde Park weeks ago, was for duty at the Bridgeview courthouse...

Cat Tries to Duck Jury Duty

Boston court mails summons to housepet

(Newser) - Sal Esposito will show up for jury duty if he can't get out of it, but he'll need a ride—he's a cat, you see. Owner Anna Esposito added Sal to a census form by crossing out "dog" and writing in "cat," and he's now due at...

Jurors Dodge Duty Amid Financial Fears

Citizens point to recession, unemployment in bid for dismissal

(Newser) - Jury duty has always been a pain, but the tough economy is prompting more and more Americans to ditch their civic responsibility, the New York Times reports. While exact figures aren’t available, officials report that jurors increasingly cite financial worries in bids to get out of duty. “I...

Juror Booted for 'Sitting in Hell' Facebook Post

Ohio man's Facebook message prompts calls for mistrial

(Newser) - An Ohio man inadvertently discovered a new, high-tech way to get out of jury duty: write about it on Facebook. A judge in a high-profile civil lawsuit booted Barry Price from service after the plaintiff’s attorney discovered his Facebook status: “Barry Price is sitting in hell… aka jury...

NH Suspends Jury Trials to Stave Off Layoffs

Savings will prevent courthouse layoffs

(Newser) - As the economy hammers its budget, New Hampshire’s court system is taking the drastic measure of suspending all jury trials for a month, the New York Times reports. The blackout, expected early next year, will save the state roughly $73,000 in $10-per-half-day juror stipends, enough to stave off...

Juror No. 1 Is a 10
Juror No. 1
Is a 10
Aug 10, 2007 2:01 PM CDT

Juror No. 1 Is a 10

Pitt mingles with other panel members; trial ends in no contest plea

(Newser) - Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt showed up for jury duty in Los Angeles after a judge ordered him to serve or be slapped with contempt charges, the BBC reports, drawing on a series of breathless updates by TMZ.com. Luckily for the busy actor, yesterday's trial ended immediately after a no...

Hizzoner Heads for Jury Duty
Hizzoner Heads for Jury Duty
Aug 6, 2007 5:39 AM CDT

Hizzoner Heads for Jury Duty

Bloomberg hopes to catch up on his 'to-read' list

(Newser) - In New York, even the best connections won't get you out of jury duty. Mayor Michael Bloomberg is reporting to court today, noting that the 8:45 a.m. start gives him an extra hour to sleep or catch up on his "to-read" list. "Doctors, architects, nurses, and...

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