That is the question many have asked with regards to how jurors treat each other. In one recent federal civil case, Bostick v. State Farm, a juror was dismissed by the trial judge for engaging in the following conduct:
• Confronting a male juror “chest to chest and threatening to punch him out.”
• Remarking that he was “going to hit someone” and goading other jurors to “swing on me.”
• Using the F-word, calling Caucasian jurors “white asses,” and referring to female jurors as “bitches.”
• “[Resting] on the couch during most of their deliberations.”
• Stating that he didn’t want to follow instructions. When he was urged to follow the law he replied, “I don’t care.”
• Interrupting and ignoring jurors and refusing to deliberate.
• Frightening jurors and causing two female jurors to cry.
The 11th Circuit in an 11-page opinion affirmed the dismissal finding that jurors have been removed for far less egregious conduct.
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