Internet Law
Juror Who Friended Defendant Could See Jail Time
A Florida man who got kicked off a jury for friending a defendant in an auto accident case apparently compounded his problems with a Facebook post after the fact.
Jacob Jock of Sarasota chronicled his excitement at being dismissed, according to lawyer Damien Mallard, who represents the plaintiff. “He went home and made a joke out of it and said, ‘Ha, ha, ha, I got out of jury duty,’ ” Mallard told WTSP.com.
Now Jock is facing a contempt hearing that could result in a fine or jail time, the WTSP story says.
The judge learned of Jock’s attempt to friend the defendant after she told her lawyers of the contact.
