Proposed CA Law Would Allow Judges to Fine Jurors Up to $1,500 For Social Media Violations

Here is a link to LA Times article.  Perhaps jurors who admit to being "addicted" to social media and Internet research should simply be excused from jury service rather than risk a mistrial.
http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20160424/california-jurors-misusing-the-internet-could-face-fines-up-to-1500