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
A blog about the very small percentage of jurors who fail to follow the judge's instructions, including doing independent Internet research, using social media (such as Facebook) to contact parties and lawyers, and blogging about the trial. Juror misconduct frequently results in mistrials and a waste of resources. Links will be provided to sample jury summonses, jury instructions, and other resources to improve juror education and minimize juror misconduct, thereby promoting fairness of trials.
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