The National Center for State Courts’ ever informative and entertaining Jur-E Bulletin brings us jury related news this week that is also related to the swine flu. How you ask?
Philladelphia’s KWY news radio reports that a young man serving as a juror in the early stages of a medical malpractice trial (of all things) complained of swine-flu-like symptoms resulting in the declaration of a mistrial in order to safeguard the health of those who may have been exposed to the fellow. The problem? He was faking it to get out of jury service! YIKES!!!
In a wise ruling, the judge in the case ordered the miscreant to sit in a trial court for three days to observe the justice system and hopefully to see how juries operate.
I will refrain from editorial comment on the moral lessons from this soap opera, but suffice it to say that if you can’t spot at least five of them you aren’t paying very close attention.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let me say that I am thankful to live in this great country and to have the honor to work in our system of justice. I wish you and your family a holiday in which you enjoy the many small blessings of life.
Chris Crawford www.justiceserved.com
Photo credit = Jay Adkins blog
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