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Supreme Court Justice Scolds Alabama Judge for Arresting Late Juror

Sotomayor said the judge’s contempt order may have chilled jurors’ answers about punishment and mitigation, with at least two later citing fear of jail.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday scolded an Alabama judge who had a prospective juror arrested for being late to court.

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Sotomayor: Hey Judges, Maybe We Don't Arrest Potential Jurors For Being Late

The rest of the jury pool learned a harsh lesson.

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Supreme Court justice scolds Alabama judge for arresting late juror

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday scolded an Alabama judge who had a prospective juror arrested for being late to court.

·Birmingham, United States
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Justice Sotomayor criticizes judge who ordered juror's arrest in front of jury pool

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday rebuked an Alabama judge who had a prospective juror arrested for being late to court, warning that doing s

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abajournal.com broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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