So for last 3 weeks, Ive been a juror in a local murder trial. Regardless of the significance of such a responsibility, Ive sacrificed sleep, time, and a dozen other things to this case. Today I was exempt from deliberations as an alternate juror (they only keep 12 of their original 14; I was randomly selected to go home) and I have mixed feelings about being dropped. On one hand, I am incredibly relieved. I can now return my attention to my own physical, mental, and emotional needs after 3 weeks of severe neglect at one of the busiest and most demanding times of my life. Ive gathered quite a bit of primary research that will greatly enrich my writing and I will never lose a night of sleep worrying about how I affected the course of this mans life. On the other hand, I gave a great deal of time and energy to the case and have an emotional investment in the verdict. The information in the case was not clear cut and I can definitely see why the original trial ended in a hung jury. So as you can imagine, I have a great deal of information and emotion that I will not be able to process due to my exemption from deliberations. And that is where I am right now--awaiting the verdict and resolution of the case, just like everyone else.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:35:35 +0000
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