Postal supervisor thinks employee is too important to serve on murder jury
In upstate New York, the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife was delayed by an auto accident. During the delay, the judge learned he might have another problem:
Before adjourning Thursday, Smith and the attorneys discussed a couple of potential problems involving jurors. One, employed by the U.S. Postal Service, has a supervisor who considers the juror too valuable to leave work.
“Did she suggest that because you're so indispensable, she'll give you a substantial raise?'' Smith asked the juror.
The juror said no, and the judge said he would call the postal supervisor and apprise her of the importance of jury service.
The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY – Wlasiuk retrial delayed after family car crash.
