Murder defendant summoned to his own jury pool

[Jumping Frog]

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SCHENECTADY -- A man charged with murder got an unexpected note in the mail -- a jury duty summons for his own trial in Schenectady County Court.

On Tuesday morning with his trial set to start, Visiting Schenectady County Judge Richard Giardino wisecracked that the defendant, Derrick C. Smith, told him he was more than willing to be part of the jury pool, and if selected could be fair and impartial.

How funny is that.

[Keith B]

Well, if he sat on the jury and found himself guilty, it could result in a 'hung juror'

[terryg]

I'm guessing the prosecutor would be successful for having him dismissed with cause. Lol