Judge gives 'Juror No. 799' indefinite jury duty after she makes racist remarks on questionnaire (attorney, free speech)

[Memphis1979]

How could you be a unbiased juror if you are overtly and openly racist?

My company pays me my hourly rate for all jury duty, so I'd welcome that.

[Frank DeForrest]

Judge=Robe wearing goon

[VLWH]

Originally Posted by LauraC

Uh, how many people here think she was deliberately trying to get out of being a juror in a mob trial?

Asked to name three people she least admired, she wrote on her questionnaire: "African-Americans, Hispanics and Haitians."

Which one of the races/ethnicities she mentioned does the mobster fall under?

[mackinac81]

I'm confused. So, if she came out as being racist, why would the judge always want her to be on a jury? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

[ringwise]

Originally Posted by VLWH

Judge Reportedly Sentences New York Woman to Indefinite Jury Duty After Racist Remarks - FoxNews.com

Maybe the media are the ones that are racist.

[Bill Keegan]

I'm no legal expert, but I don't believe he can actually "sentence" her to serve jury dutyfor any length of time, let alone indefinitely.

[ergohead]

Originally Posted by Bill Keegan

I'm no legal expert, but I don't believe he can actually "sentence" her to serve jury dutyfor any length of time, let alone indefinitely.

Rule # 2 - Don't pisz off a juror.

[ergohead]

Originally Posted by mackinac81

I'm confused. So, if she came out as being racist, why would the judge always want her to be on a jury? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Maybe the judge needs a remedial course in reasons to recuse.

That's probably it - he probably doesn't want to be the judge on a mob case.

If all comes out right, the judge and the juror can walk through central park holding hands with no fear.

[ergohead]

Originally Posted by Memphis1979

How could you be a unbiased juror if you are overtly and openly racist?

And piszed off!

[Toyman at Jewel Lake]

Judge=ultimate power trip