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The Inequity of Jury Pay: Toronto Lawyer Shines Light on Financial Barriers to Jury Service

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Toronto, Canada – People in Ontario, Canada, are being excused from jury duty due to financial constraints, according to criminal defense lawyer Sid Freeman. Freeman, who has witnessed this issue in her 30 years of trials, argued that the poor, especially those facing lengthy trials, are rendered ineligible to serve on juries. This lack of socioeconomic diversity results in an unrepresentative jury system that fails to provide equal justice for all. Ontario’s jury pay is notoriously low compared to other provinces in Canada. Jurors receive no compensation for the first 10 days of service, $40 … Read more

Rep. Raskin Sheds Light on Trump’s Ineligibility for Office: A Clear Understanding of the Law

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Jamie Raskin spoke at a press conference yesterday to discuss the disqualification of former President Donald Trump from holding public office. The representative reiterated the belief that a thorough understanding of the law leads to the conclusion that Trump is ineligible for future positions of power. Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, argued that Trump’s actions before and during the January 6th Capitol insurrection demonstrate a clear violation of the Constitution, making him unfit to serve. The congressman highlighted the seriousness of the events that unfolded, referring to them as an attack on … Read more