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BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts (AP) -- A Cape Cod man who claimed he was homophobic, racist and a habitual liar to avoid jury duty earned an angry rebuke from a judge on Monday, who referred the case to prosecutors for possible charges.
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Daniel Ellis' excuses to try to get out of jury duty didn't sit well with the judge.
"In 32 years of service in courtrooms, as a prosecutor, as a defense attorney and now as a judge, I have quite frankly never confronted such a brazen situation of an individual attempting to avoid juror service," Barnstable Superior Court Judge Gary Nickerson told Daniel Ellis, according to a preliminary court transcript of the exchange.
Ellis, of Falmouth, had been called to court with about 60 other potential jurors for possible service on a 23-member grand jury.
On a questionnaire that all potential jurors fill out, Ellis wrote that he didn't like homosexuals and blacks. He then echoed those sentiments in an interview with Nickerson.
"You say on your form that you're not a fan of homosexuals," Nickerson said.
"That I'm a racist," Ellis interrupted.
"I'm frequently found to be a liar, too. I can't really help it," Ellis added.
"I'm sorry?" Nickerson said.
"I said I'm frequently found to be a liar," Ellis replied.
"So, are you lying to me now?" Nickerson asked.
"Well, I don't know. I might be," was the response.
Ellis then admitted he really didn't want to serve on a jury.
"I have the distinct impression that you're intentionally trying to avoid jury service," Nickerson said.
"That's true," Ellis answered.
Nickerson ordered Ellis taken into custody. He was released later Monday morning.
Ellis could face perjury and other charges
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Daniel Ellis' excuses to try to get out of jury duty didn't sit well with the judge.
"In 32 years of service in courtrooms, as a prosecutor, as a defense attorney and now as a judge, I have quite frankly never confronted such a brazen situation of an individual attempting to avoid juror service," Barnstable Superior Court Judge Gary Nickerson told Daniel Ellis, according to a preliminary court transcript of the exchange.
Ellis, of Falmouth, had been called to court with about 60 other potential jurors for possible service on a 23-member grand jury.
On a questionnaire that all potential jurors fill out, Ellis wrote that he didn't like homosexuals and blacks. He then echoed those sentiments in an interview with Nickerson.
"You say on your form that you're not a fan of homosexuals," Nickerson said.
"That I'm a racist," Ellis interrupted.
"I'm frequently found to be a liar, too. I can't really help it," Ellis added.
"I'm sorry?" Nickerson said.
"I said I'm frequently found to be a liar," Ellis replied.
"So, are you lying to me now?" Nickerson asked.
"Well, I don't know. I might be," was the response.
Ellis then admitted he really didn't want to serve on a jury.
"I have the distinct impression that you're intentionally trying to avoid jury service," Nickerson said.
"That's true," Ellis answered.
Nickerson ordered Ellis taken into custody. He was released later Monday morning.
Ellis could face perjury and other charges
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yeah..seen that on you tube...fuckin great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6kJG7RirY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6kJG7RirY
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The jury dodger sounds like an honest guy
only liars say they dont lie...
I bet if you were a gay black defendant in
a case before that court you'd be glad he
had the gumption to speak up...who wants
to be on a jury?.....I always get those summons
about every two years....Im a convicted felon
...So I get an exemption every time
Some cases I'd just side with the defendant anyway
only liars say they dont lie...
I bet if you were a gay black defendant in
a case before that court you'd be glad he
had the gumption to speak up...who wants
to be on a jury?.....I always get those summons
about every two years....Im a convicted felon
...So I get an exemption every time
Some cases I'd just side with the defendant anyway
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I think it'd be interesting to be on a jury.I've been called a few times but never been picked.Probably that stare I give em? Oh well...maybe next year.The Rizen shloemoe wrote:The jury dodger sounds like an honest guy
only liars say they dont lie...
I bet if you were a gay black defendant in
a case before that court you'd be glad he
had the gumption to speak up...who wants
to be on a jury?.....I always get those summons
about every two years....Im a convicted felon
...So I get an exemption every time
Some cases I'd just side with the defendant anyway
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I dont wanna be in a jury, who am I to judje other people?rotter wrote:I think it'd be interesting to be on a jury.I've been called a few times but never been picked.Probably that stare I give em? Oh well...maybe next year.The Rizen shloemoe wrote:The jury dodger sounds like an honest guy
only liars say they dont lie...
I bet if you were a gay black defendant in
a case before that court you'd be glad he
had the gumption to speak up...who wants
to be on a jury?.....I always get those summons
about every two years....Im a convicted felon
...So I get an exemption every time
Some cases I'd just side with the defendant anyway
IF Im hEre iS ThANk to STEVe JoNEs "JONeSyS" FROm sEx PiStoLs
If you are going to try a stunt like that, you have to be prepared to stick with it. You gotta sell it. You can't break down & admit that you just want out of jury duty. Geesh, you gotta make everybody in that court room hate you so much that they can't wait to get you outta the room. That's the problem with people today. No follow through! No Commitment! No Conviction! (pun intended.)
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yeah...the idiot is too honest...I'd want him on my juryRobertKP wrote:If you are going to try a stunt like that, you have to be prepared to stick with it. You gotta sell it. You can't break down & admit that you just want out of jury duty. Geesh, you gotta make everybody in that court room hate you so much that they can't wait to get you outta the room. That's the problem with people today. No follow through! No Commitment! No Conviction! (pun intended.)
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