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...weeks later, a second juror released a statement saying that the jurors did not understand the legal definition of rape and based their decision on the belief that the doctors had not actually committed rape but had done something wrong for which they should be punished...
...Roberts (on stage 1948-51, on screen 1955) he could still show surprise that the men of the U.S.S. Reluctant would confer so much moral authority on him. But from then on the Fonda character was at ease with his place in American history, whether as a lone righteous juror in 12 Angry Men, or as any number of military men, government officials?and desperadoes...
Overwhelming is the word I would use for my own service as a juror [Sept. 28]. I was astonished to discover how biased I was, even in areas where I had been certain I could be objective. I would encourage every citizen who is ever called for jury duty to accept. It was a privilege as well as a learning process...
...most important and terrifying aspects of a trial because it is my job to make sure those twelve people see my client's side of the case. None of my questions in voir dire is pointless. During that process, it is impossible for me to explain to a juror just why I ask a particular question. Yet when I present my case, I hope the reason becomes clear. Since my client's life is in the hands of those twelve people in the box, I want to know as much about them...
...potential juror should accept his call for service only on a voluntary basis. Telling someone he has to serve under threat of penalty, and with disregard for hardship or loss of income, is not the best way to pick fair-minded jurors...