Inability

Brooklyn, N.Y. — A blind attorney’s dismissal from jury duty due to his inability to view video evidence has sparked a lawsuit challenging how the New York judicial system accommodates jurors with disabilities. Albert Elia, who is fully blind, was removed from his grand jury duty after just two days despite using a guide dog and specialized technology to assist him in his daily functions. Elia claims that this exclusion not only disrupted his civil duties but also highlighted significant accessibility issues within the judicial process. Elia was eager to participate in the grand jury, … Read more