A potential juror in the sprawling US gang conspiracy trial of rapper Young Thug and several others drew the judge's ire by traveling abroad during proceedings - so he assigned her homework. The newspaper said the woman told the court she had attempted to alert jury services that she would be traveling. Flaking out on jury duty can be treated as contempt of court, which could result in a hefty fine and jail time. But Judge Glanville decided her punishment instead could serve as a teaching moment. US citizens aged 18 and older are eligible to be summoned to jury duty, with a number of exceptions and disqualifications depending on the jurisdiction.

Source: News 24 January 13, 2023 22:54 UTC