For those seriously wondering, yes, in the U.S justice system, many celebrities have been on jury duty, as well as several politicians. Unfortunately, fictional characters aren’t typically allowed jury duty, meaning that you’ll never get a Quintesson to give you “Innocent” before throwing you into a vat of Sharkticons.
I think Obama went to Jury Duty, post presidency.
But it was pretty much a formality lmao cause there was no way in hell he'd ever be selected. Pretty much turned it into a press piece.
Are there anyone who's exempt from jury duty, for example because of their profession?
Would it be possible to have Judge Judy sitting in a jury?In my jurisdiction the only ones formally exempted from jury duty are those who are employed in the courtrooms: judges, bailiffs, and court reporters.
There are several other occupations that, while not formally exempt, are almost guaranteed to result in you not being picked: law enforcement, child protective services, district attorney office, criminal defense attorney.
Add military to the list if you are stationed away from where you are called to serve.
Unless they have a Social Security Number
You know, I'm something of a Judge myself.
But I have William DaFriend.
Yes. Even the president can get summoned but it's unlikely either legal camps would want that much attention on their case. More of a distraction.
David Letterman had jury duty once and wouldn't shut up about it for several episodes of his show (he actually liked it.)
Imagine ur going to trial and THIS guy is across the room looking at u like this:
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He is from Sonic!
Realistically, seeing someone in a setting you do not expect them to be in would make you less likely to recognize them, so it would be less "Hey, Williem Dafoe is in my jury" and more "Hey, that guy in my jury kind of looks like the actor from Spider-man".
Think of it this way, if Williem Dafoe shows up at say, a tech conference, and went around telling everyone "I'm esteemed Academy Award nominated character actor Williem Dafoe", most people there are going to think:"Why is there a Williem Dafoe impersonator at this conference?" instead of "Why is Williem Dafoe here?"
Hiding in plain sight.
It pains me to see you refer to William Dafoe as "that actor from Spider-Man".
To add to your statement: a few years ago, Henry Cavill went to Times Square in NYC wearing a shirt with the Superman S, and just hung out around signs for Man of Steel, and pretty much nobody recognized him (or if they did, they didn't let it be known).
But then again, it is New York City, most pedestrian there are always in a rush to get to where they needed to be and wouldn't take a second glance at even the strangest happening as long as it isn't blocking their way.
the actor from Spider-man
You misspelt "The Boondock Saints".
Is William even able to sit in the jury seat with a shlong that long?
James Marsden had jury duty once, used his celeb status to get out of being sequestered!
(Watch jury duty on Amazon, if you're cringing too much just watch the last episode which is a re-cap and brilliant in it's own right, my wife won't watch the whole show but loved the last episode)
Surprised anyone has even seen that. Was a really fun watch.
Can't watch Amazon anymore. They added ads.
why cringing too much?
It is a fantastic, one of a kind show! I am so happy to see it already mentioned!
Better call Willem Dafren to your side. … I’ll see myself out.
They get called in for jury duty just like anyone else, but I doubt many actually get selected for the jury. The last time I had to do jury duty one of the people in the jury pool was a car dealer owner that did a bunch of local commercials and he was one of the first peeps to get canned.
Generally you want your jury to be impartial and bland. Everyone in the jury should be paying attention not the case, not their fellow jury members.
If I've ever seen the face of a jury nullifyer in my life, that's it
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GUILTY! Repeat third grade for contempt of humanity.
I'm sorry, officer. I swear it's not mine!
Just holding it for a friend, eh?
Celebrities? When was the last time politicians served jury duty? When was the last time they were even summoned?
sorry autist... what does this face mean to you?
I was going to ask. He almost seems happy?
Imagine being in a jury with Willem Dafoe and disagreeing with him during deliberations.
I OBJECT!
Reminds me of this one
It has an email address for people to send in pictures... I wonder if they did anything with them.
I'm ready for celebrity jury the TV show
Oh god imagine Tom Hanks sitting on your trial. I'd just plead guilty out of shame of letting America's dad down.
One thing that concerns me about celebs on juries is that their compatriots on the jury might ascribe more power / logic to their takes because of their authority / celebrity as a public figure. "If Tom Hanks thinks so, he must be right…" "Oprah tells me what to read and gives away cars; how could she be wrong?"
