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Tweeting Juror Prompts Motion for New Trial

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 13, 2009 4:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – A defendant found liable for $12.6 million in an Arkansas civil matter asked for a new trial because one juror Tweeted about the case from the courtroom, the Springdale Morning News reports. “Juror Jonathan’s” Twitter entries included “Oh and nobody buy Stoam,” the foam/steel hybrid the defendant sold; and “So Jonathan, what did you do today? Oh nothing really, I just gave away $12 MILLION of somebody else’s money.”

A screen shot shows Twitter.
A screen shot shows Twitter.   (AP Photo)
A juror's notice.
A juror's notice.   (Shutter Stock)
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Trying to learn about Jury duty for tomorrow, but all searches lead me to Suggestions for getting out if it, instead of rocking it.
- "Juror Jonathan"

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COMMENTS
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Snarfeh
Mar 13, 2009 11:16 AM CDT
Juror John is a stupid, stupid, stupid man. I didn't think anyone could BE that stupid. I hope he goes to jail.
drlarrymitchell
Mar 13, 2009 10:20 AM CDT
I don't think you rocked it, dude.

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