If it was 1952 instead of 2011, the verdict in Casey Anthony's trial would be "The Juror Hangs."
Librarian Miss T. Iris Ginge would rather look things up than hunt down a killer. She's also very reasonable. When Iris has reasonable doubts of a socialite's guilt, she becomes the lone holdout
against 11 men on the jury. The jury hangs. It's no-justice-as-usual in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse.
The killer's still "out there" -- out to get Iris.
I’m weary of people in pain, so I’ve taken a break from murder and have begun to write a serialized chess satire, “The Female World Record.” Please visit by blog at www.Chess.com for the latest installment: http://blog.chess.com/ccmambretti
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I am not a lawyer. I'm a mystery writer and author of books on educational technology. In my "past lives" I've been a science editor, college teacher, technical writer, and corporate training consultant. And, yes, a former juror with strong opinions about the experience.
I firmly believe that every defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence until the moment the jury speaks.
If any individual (who is not a public figure) objects to my use of his or her name in any of my blog posts, please email me at ccm@ccmambretti.com to ask me to remove your name. I will comply promptly.
The Hanged Juror: What to Wear to Jury Duty--or Not Wear, as the "case" may be
What to Wear to Jury Duty--or Not Wear, as the "case" may be
I've had so many hits on my handful of blog posts related to what to wear to jury duty that I've caved in and done my civic duty: I've added a web page to my website, www.ccmambretti.com, on this fascinating topic. If you want the real scoop on dressing for jury duty, please visit the page at www.ccmambretti.com/What_to_wear_to_jury_duty.html . On my website you'll also find a quiz called (facetiously) "Avoid Jury Duty" and a page of juror resources.
I hope it helps some of you who like me believe that jury duty is a duty and a privilege. And that people who take the time to serve are good people.
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