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In reply to the discussion: First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments [View all]Paper Roses
(7,475 posts)15. I heard the same thing. It does not matter who you are.
If you are the first juror chosen, for are the foreperson. Not sure how I feel about that rule.
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First 7 jurors seated in Trump trial as judge warns former president about comments [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 16
OP
Yes I know. I am only remarking on how unusual it is that a jury foreman has been 'named' at this juncture
hlthe2b
Apr 16
#5
Well, there you go. I am notorious for destroying Defense Attorneys planned cases (unintentionally) in voir dire
hlthe2b
Apr 16
#8
i looked at a defendant the wrong way and got let go. learned later that he did a plea deal. he wanted to
AllaN01Bear
Apr 16
#12
FYI The first juror seated during selection is the jury foreperson in NYS courts. nt
Princess Turandot
Apr 16
#23
Probably the 1st time MFer has ever been in room with a person that voted against his pasty ass.
maxsolomon
Apr 16
#7
Thanks! Jury selection continues on Thursday. 'Til then the criminal defendant can go back to bed.
ancianita
Apr 16
#22
President Trump speaks his mind, and I'd rather that than someone who's in office who you don't know what they're thinki
orangecrush
Apr 16
#25
Liars, schmoozer and idiots. They're a perfect start towards creating the jury of his peers. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
Apr 17
#48