2011.05.11 Jury Selection Day Three

[ShadowGal]

Camera pan to Casey. This juror's daughter has a 3 year old she helps take care of, born June 2008. Juror's daughter is working and going to school. NO reaction from KC ...she is cold as ice when hearing about a similar situation. No tears, nothing.

 

[Tulessa]

The State WANTS this witness!

 

[cluciano63]

She will be excused...

 

[Insomnia Momma]

This lady is really trying to get out of here fast. I think she just doesn't want to say she knows of the case. Anyone else get that impression?

 

[Gnatcatcher]

Problem with using the homeless is many of them suffer from drug/alchol abuse or have mental issues.
Proberly won't be a smart idea.

I was actually wondering about this last night, if somebody was an alcoholic, they'd have to admit that during this questioning right? I don't suppose they'll be supplied beer in their hotel room?

 

[JSR]

PROs want her...

I would too! She would be PERFECT!

 

[Softail]

Dang it! She would have been perfect!

Excused!

 

[MelissaLee]

LOL! SA has questions (they want her, obviously) but CM has no questions. She is excused for cause.

Darn it.

 

[eaglemom]

3048 - woman

they take care of 3yo girl and she is caregiver of grandaughter (daughter is single mom and lives with them), daughter works and goes to school, husband works - taking care of granddaughter since birth

mr george - state does not give daughter funding, could get someone to help for a day or two but not 8 weeks plus cost of daycare

excused for cause

 

[Wise Old Owl]

OMG - this juror is literally describing the A's lives. Exact same situation!!!! Oh my.

BIG HUGE difference is their daughter is working AND going to college!!!!

oh my - I'm just stunned - what a shame they excused her

 

[Brattigirle]

ICA's ears are wriggling!!!

I have noticed that alot lately and was wondering if it is when she hears things she doesn't like.

 

[Melanie]

Way to go HHJP, There are a lot of homeless people out there ATM with time to sit this trial, in need of a place to stay and probably in need of three squares. Didn't Baez sat he wanted a more ethnic selection to choose from...Nothing wrong with people down on their luck getting some help and benefiting the community at the same time.

Here's a thought, I bet there are a lot of prisoners there who have driver's licenses

I know it could never happen, but if we're going the homeless route, let's go the prison route. At least it would be a jury of her peers!

MOO

Mel

 

[TakeNote]

the grandma could use the 30 dollars a day to pay for the childcare....is one question i would have asked her......cause i want her on the jury

 

[LolaMoon08]

Substance abuse and mental illness come to mind, but I'm sure there's some possibilities.

Most homeless people with mental illnesses and substance abuse problems do not have drivers licenses. I think that they can find a few really good jurors when that is weeded out from the homeless shelters. I have no problem with this idea. I think it will give them something positive in their lives at a time when things are so bad for them. I know so many people who have had wonderful lives, jobs, etc... until three-four years ago. They are not uneducated or lazy... they are just down on their luck. I think it is worth a shot. At least JB can not complain that nothing was done about it?

I also think that them wanting a more ethnic jury is going to severely backfire on them. Why JB thinks that a more ethnic juror won't find Casey as deplorable as a white juror boggles my mind. I find it insulting and I am white!

 

[Whome?]

I was actually wondering about this last night, if somebody was an alcoholic, they'd have to admit that during this questioning right? I don't suppose they'll be supplied beer in their hotel room?

:floorlaugh: sorry :blushing:

 

[mydailyopinions]

OMG - this juror is literally describing the A's lives. Exact same situation!!!! Oh my.

BIG HUGE difference is their daughter is working AND going to college!!!!

oh my - I'm just stunned - what a shame they excused her

Her voice was cracking..bless her sweet little heart. You can tell she loves her family!

 

[MissJames]

These two grandma's would never believe Cindy .Never. Darn,wish they had stayed.

 

[Blue Jackets fan]

I was actually wondering about this last night, if somebody was an alcoholic, they'd have to admit that during this questioning right? I don't suppose they'll be supplied beer in their hotel room?

Definiately not I'm sure.

 

[MelissaLee]

#3136. Female. Hardship - yes, husband being sent overseas (non-military/govt contractor) leaving in early July. Also, her position at work is one with some responsibility. Lengthy absence would cause problems for the company.

 

[It's Not the Nanny]

I wonder what it is like for ICA to sit and listen to these people's lives and how close it hits close to home?