Brooklyn Court Oversight: Alternate Jurors Left Behind for 12 Hours After Deliberations
Brooklyn, NY — In an unusual turn of events at the Brooklyn Supreme Court, two alternate jurors were accidentally left behind in a separate room, resulting in an almost 12-hour confinement. The incident occurred when court officials failed to inform these alternates of their release after typical court hours. The mishap began on April 10 when these jurors, assigned to a civil trial lasting two weeks, were seated separately from the main jury panel to observe final deliberations. Their long day started punctually and included a midday break for lunch. However, after resuming and being … Read more