Proposed Calif. Measure Would Fine Tweeting Jurors

Proposed Calif. Measure Would Fine Tweeting Jurors

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Court officials support a measure that would require jurors to turn off their smartphones. Judges could fine jurors $1,500 if they talk about the case on social media or research cases on Google.

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