A juror who got bumped from a trial for seeking medical advice from a doctor who had just testified won’t be held in contempt of court.
Circuit Court Judge Donna Fields on Friday reminded Corey Carr about the seriousness of his mistake, but sent him on his way with no further action.
His own attorney, Vanessa Keeler, told the judge she was “floored” by her client’s actions and that she had prepared him for the possibility of going to jail. Carr said he got the message.
Carr was on a jury last week hearing a medical malpractice case and after a defendant doctor testified, Carr approached him outside the courtroom and began asking for personal medical advice.
The doctor immediately notified court officials, Carr was admonished by the judge and was dismissed from the jury.