He's Gotta Do It....Everybody Else Does
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by mrs_starkers | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
A pet cat has been ordered to report for jury duty, despite being "unable to speak and understand English".
If the matter was not resolved, Sal the cat would have to report to Suffolk Superior Crown Court in Boston, United States, on March 23.
Owner Anna Esposito said she had told authorities that Sal could not speak or understand English. The cat's vet had even written a letter explaining that Sal was a "domestic short-haired neutered feline".
"Sal is a member of the family so I listed him on the last census form under pets, but there has clearly been a mix-up," Mrs Esposito said.
"When they ask him guilty or not guilty? What's he supposed to say - meow?"
Mrs Esposito said Sal was not suitable for jury duty because he could not understand English, one of the 10 statutory disqualifications preventing people from serving.
Her husband, Guy, said the summons for juror service was a surprise.
"I said, 'Sal, what's this?' I was shocked," Mr Esposito said.
"He likes to sit on my knee and watch crime shows with me but even so he's still under-qualified for jury duty if you ask me."
It is understood that Sal was inadvertently included on the juror list when paperwork was misread at the last census.
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Reply #4 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:30 AM
Isn't the USA the country of opportunities? Started as a humble family cat and ended as President of the USA (or at least Governor). 
Reply #5 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:35 AM
hahahahaha good 1 lol 
Reply #6 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:36 AM
and the whole group W bench jumped up and shouted 'kill...kill...'
I looked at the judge...and then I looked at the seeing-eye dog...and then at the judge....and concluded it was yet another case of Blind Justice....
Reply #11 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 3:46 PM
Why cats make great jurors:
They happily accept all bribes, then do whatever the heck they want anyway.
They have an excellent ability to ignore all things not directly relevant to them.
When things get too ridiculous, they just get up and leave.
Reply #12 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:12 PM
I wish there had been a few cats on the jury when I had to 'appear' for "public urination".
I mean, when yer gotta go.... yer gotta go.
Cats understand that!
So lots of people go behind a car for modesty and privacy reasons
Wasn't my fault [PM] lil Johnny's shoes got wet while he was getting out of it.
Cats woulda seen the funny side of that...
In fact, the jury foreman should've been a cat!
Instead of being fined $200, I'd be shining a meritorious conduct medal.
They happily accept all bribes, then do whatever the heck they want anyway.
They have an excellent ability to ignore all things not directly relevant to them.
When things get too ridiculous, they just get up and leave.
Right on, Dave!
You'd have your defense team bring crate loads of milk and fish to court each day.
Cats appreciate initiative.
I mean a cat isn't gonna convict you after that, is it... especially if what you did... um, are accused of didn't impact on him/her.
Besides, history could repeat if Tony Abbott ever becomes PM.
Yup, more cats for jurors.
Reply #13 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:29 PM
this guy might not have made it through the interview.
Reply #14 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:30 AM
I think so long as they can read body language I think that is all that matters 
Reply #15 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:44 AM
Body language, eh?
Yeah, I remember the time you asked: "Why are you feeling me up"
I told you that I was reading your body language
You said: "That's a funny way of doing it!"
And I said: "Not if you're accustomed to reading by braille."
Boom, boom!!!
Reply #17 Thursday, January 20, 2011 10:18 PM
Oh, and if anybody's wondering about the case with the cat juror, it has been held up indefinitely.
Apparently they've got a 'hung' jury.
While 6 jurors have voted guilty, the cat says "not guilty" and has persuaded 5 others to vote that way.
It seems they could be there a while.... the foreman sent out for tuna sandwiches and several quarts of milk.
Reply #18 Friday, January 21, 2011 2:41 AM
Have no fear - the cat will...eventually...get his way. And look darned good doing it. 
Reply #19 Friday, January 21, 2011 5:35 AM
word has it that he got away with it and the cat is living the life of luxury
Reply #20 Friday, January 21, 2011 7:26 AM
Sure. What with all the catnip in his private stash. 
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Reply #1 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:06 AM
That's ok - most humans in Boston do not speak or understand english either!