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In reply to the discussion: Maxwell Verdict In Question [View all]Piasladic
(1,160 posts)I filled out an electronic questionnaire a few weeks before, and the case I was called for was for a sexual assault case. I didn't know until I got there. In the voi dire, I saw so many women ask to speak privately and go up to the judge. Most were crying and whispering. When it was my turn, I decided to be brave and talk about my abuse in front of everyone. It was an odd experience because I'd never really done it before. I remember the prosecutor asking me where it happened and I sort of innocently answered, "my mother's house." I was embarrassed when he clarified he need to know the county and whether I reported it and why not.There was a police officer (also called for jury duty) sitting next to me, and I felt bad when talking about why my family didn't go to the police.
I was the first one to speak out loud in front of every one, but there was another woman after me with the same story. I think even though we were not picked to be on the jury, it had to have had an effect on those who were. Frankly, I wonder if just our talking about it might have compromised any jury.
I never would have lied in the voi dire about that, and I certainly wouldn't have talked to the press about it. That juror, if this is true, makes me incredibly angry.