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TOPIC: "Courts now barring jurors use of social media, blogs and Internet while serving on trials" (AP, Star Tribune MN 3/6/10)

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Date: Mar 6, 2010

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" Courts now barring jurors use of social media, blogs and Internet while serving on trials Enough with the tweets, the blogs, the Internet searches. That's the message being communicated by courts across the country as jurors using their portable electronic devices continue to cause mistrials, overturned convictions and chaotic delays in court proceedings. By PAUL ELIAS , Associated Press, Last update: March 6, 2010 - 10:59 AM SAN FRANCISCO - Enough with the tweets, the blogs, the Internet searches. That's the message being communicated by courts across the country as jurors using their portable electronic devices continue to cause mistrials, overturned convictions and chaotic delays in court proceedings. Last year a San Francisco Superior Court judge dismissed 600 potential jurors after several acknowledged going online to research the criminal case before them. " More @ StarTribune.com ============================================================= I didnt know this had become such an issue. Yes, I can see it would be an issue if the jury selected then got "input" on the case from any news/discussion source including the Internet. __________________ *Democracy needs defending* - SOS Hillary Clinton, Sept 8, 2010 Democracy is more than just elections - SOS Hillary Clinton, Oct 28, 2010 Madam Secretary Blog at ForeignPolicy.com Project Vote Smart - Stay informed and engaged!

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