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1. I had a very interesting experience as a jury member

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:45 PM

Nov 8

in the early ''90's. Three of us turned a jury on first vote of 9 guilty to a verdict of not guilty. The defendant was a black man and the trial was small town Missouri with an all white jury.

It wasn't convenient for me. I had a baby at home. My husband worked full time. I had to arrange baby sitters. But I've always been glad I was on that jury and that we acquitted the defendant as not guilty by reason of self defense. I've often wondered whether he realized how lucky he was.

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I had real life jury duty this week and was glad to not get picked [View all] Phentex Nov 8 OP

I had a very interesting experience as a jury member mnhtnbb Nov 8 #1

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