Guest FourAces Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I just find it amusing that when the judge dismisses the jury and others, i.e. lunch, she now goes beyond the do not discuss this case with anybody including other jury members. She adds do not blog, create or read text messages, emails, access the Internet, research, or use any electronic device related to the case. My guess is other courts are offering like instructions .... who of us would have thought this to be even 10 years ago? Quote
Members RA1 Posted June 26, 2013 Members Posted June 26, 2013 With a sequestered jury there should not be very many others with whom to discuss a case personally except other jurors and perhaps government "escorts". No, not our kind. I have to wonder why there might be such access as you describe? Why not "confiscate" all cell phones, lap tops and other electronic paraphilia before sequestering? Too simple? Too easy? In the "old" days I think the judge merely said, do not read newspapers, look at TV or talk to other jurors or anyone else about this case. The same applies today, only technologically "advanced". Best regards, RA1 Quote
Members wayout Posted June 26, 2013 Members Posted June 26, 2013 Definitely a sign of the times as you say. Is the trial being shown live on TV or the internet by any chance? I keep meaning to find out as I would like to watch some of it. Every so often a trial comes along in the past that I've been glued to the TV watching it (the Dr. Murray and the Casey Anthony cases in particular) Quote
Members RA1 Posted June 26, 2013 Members Posted June 26, 2013 Isn't a synopsis enough? My family has an inside joke about a family member "reviewing" a movie or TV program, "frame by frame". I have a personal friend who is a retired 747 captain who lives in the LA area. He had enough off duty time during the OJ Simpson trial to watch it daily. Fascinating but boring or so I would think. But, to each his own. Best regards, RA1 Quote
Members wayout Posted June 26, 2013 Members Posted June 26, 2013 You would think it would be boring, and at times it can be, but overall it is fascinating to me. I only do it for high profile cases otherwise I would always be in front of the TV watching trials. I typically have it on in the background while doing various other things so I am somewhat aware of what is going on and will focus more on something when it gets interesting. As you say, to each their own and for me a synopsis just doesn't do it justice Quote
Members JKane Posted June 26, 2013 Members Posted June 26, 2013 I heard a story on this the other day, they also have to advise the jurors not to visit the scene (as always) but specifically not via Google Maps / satellite pictures either! And during the case you can't discuss it with anybody, not even fellow jurors. That's only once deliberation starts. Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Is it realistic to do so? It's like putting them in prison. I have always wanted to serve as a juror. Every time anyone around me goes to serve, I email them as soon as they get relieved from their duty. Quote
Guest NCBored Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 With a sequestered jury there should not be very many others with whom to discuss a case personally except other jurors and perhaps government "escorts". No, not our kind. I have to wonder why there might be such access as you describe? Why not "confiscate" all cell phones, lap tops and other electronic paraphilia before sequestering? Too simple? Too easy? In the "old" days I think the judge merely said, do not read newspapers, look at TV or talk to other jurors or anyone else about this case. The same applies today, only technologically "advanced". Best regards, RA1 Somewhere I read that their cellphones WILL be confiscated and only returned to them periodically for necessary communications with family. Quote
Guest FourAces Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 RA1 This was at lunch break maybe they get access to computers, mobile devices then? Wayout Yes you can watch on CNN Headline News ... also a live stream can be found usually at top of page of abcnews.com or nbcnews.com / I usually watch the online stream as I can do other things. Plus CNN is annoying how they keep starting and stopping the stream and filter out bits and pieces. They also like to bring their experts on every 10 mins or so which is totally boring to me. JK That is in part what the judge also says each time they leave the courtroom and jury room. Quote
Guest josephga Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 I haven't really followed this case I needed a break after being so invested in the jodi arias trial Quote
Guest josephga Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 imo second degree murder hasn't been proven... Quote
Guest EXPAT Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 I'm afraid you're correct. The prosecution didn't prove its case. If he's convicted then it happened based on jury feelings and not based on facts. Quote
