Absentee Juror In Federal Trial Found In Contempt, Plus Good Commentary on Civic Duty

The order has a lengthy discussion of the facts which the court found insufficient to warrant absence of a seated juror, ie a business trip claimed necessary to avoid losing an important client.  Also a good commentary on the responsibility of employers, the history of jury service, and the civic duty of all citizens.

http://www.ncsc.org/Topics/Jury/Jury-Selection-Trial-and-Deliberations/~/media/Files/PDF/Jury/Holderman%20Opinion.ashx