Eriese Tisdale Trial Jury Selection Day 3 Part 1 09/17/15 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Juror discloses limited media exposure to high-profile case and concerns about courtroom coverage.

Key Insights

• ✋ Limited media exposure to a high-profile case can present challenges for prospective jurors.
• 🔉 Privacy concerns in a call center environment may impact a juror's comfort with potential media presence in the courtroom.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Judge instructions regarding avoiding media discussions can influence juror behavior.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: How did the juror first learn about the case?

The juror first learned about the case through word of mouth and later saw coverage in the news media involving a police officer being shot and his subsequent passing.

Q: What privacy concerns did the juror express about the media coverage?

The juror mentioned discomfort with potential media presence in the courtroom due to working in a call center with minimal privacy and concerns about being identified on camera.

Q: How did the juror respond to conversations about the case at work?

The juror did not inform coworkers about being a prospective juror and did not discourage discussions about the case due to the judge's instruction not to talk about it.

Q: What steps did the juror take to avoid exposure to media coverage?

The juror mentioned using a hood to avoid being seen by media outside the courthouse and expressed a desire for privacy and to prevent any media coverage.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Juror recounts minimal exposure to the case, with basic information about an officer being shot.

• Expresses concerns about media coverage and the potential impact on the trial proceedings.

• Works in a call center with little privacy and experiences discomfort with potential presence of the media.