ohiohusker
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Well, I made it through a very stressful morning at the court house! I don't think I've been that nervous in ages. We went through all the legal stuff, and then the first 12 possible jurors were asked to sit in the jury box. Of course, I was #12. After several more instructions and legal stuff, the attorneys asked questions. The defending attorney chose me! He was very arrogant and I really didn't like him. Just by chance, a relative of mine was also among the prospects. He asked me, "Mrs. S******, I see you have a relative here....your cousin. Will that affect your decision? Will you get together and let her sway you one way or another?" I answered him, "I would have no problem with my cousin, but I DO have a problem being a Mom & Grandma. I'm not sure I can be partial in this type of case". He said, "You don't think you could give this man (the "rapist") a fair chance?" I told him I was sorry, but I just didn't think I could. A man next to me agreed and said he didn't think he could be fair either. The judge and attorneys went to a side bar and came back and dismissed us. The "rapist" was sitting right there which really bothered me too. I could hardly stand to look at him. The child was 4 when the rapes started, and ended 2 years ago when she was 12. Just totally made me sick! I guess I got a taste for the legal system in the few hours I was there. (My cousin was chosen after I left.)