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In reply to the discussion: First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments [View all]ShazzieB
(18,024 posts)21. I've only been called for jury duty twice in my life.
The first time didn't count, because we had just moved, and the summons was from the county we had moved out of. I replied, "Sorry, I don't live there any more," and that was that.
The second time, I showed up but wasn't seated on the jury. At least I can say I know what it's like to fill out a jury questionnaire and go through voir dire, but I really hope I get to serve sometime. It's an important civic duty that I would love to carry out if I ever get the chance, but they almost never seem to draw my name.
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First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 2024
OP
Yes I know. I am only remarking on how unusual it is that a jury foreman has been 'named' at this juncture
hlthe2b
Apr 2024
#5
Well, there you go. I am notorious for destroying Defense Attorneys planned cases (unintentionally) in voir dire
hlthe2b
Apr 2024
#8
i looked at a defendant the wrong way and got let go. learned later that he did a plea deal. he wanted to
AllaN01Bear
Apr 2024
#12
FYI The first juror seated during selection is the jury foreperson in NYS courts. nt
Princess Turandot
Apr 2024
#23
Probably the 1st time MFer has ever been in room with a person that voted against his pasty ass.
maxsolomon
Apr 2024
#7
Thanks! Jury selection continues on Thursday. 'Til then the criminal defendant can go back to bed.
ancianita
Apr 2024
#22
President Trump speaks his mind, and I'd rather that than someone who's in office who you don't know what they're thinki
orangecrush
Apr 2024
#25
Liars, schmoozer and idiots. They're a perfect start towards creating the jury of his peers. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#48