Instructing The Jury
Published Jul 15, 2004
In Miami, the jurors in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the tobacco industry were ordered by the judge to not see the new movie "The Insider", because it might influence their verdict. He also ordered them not to see "The House on Haunted Hill".
The prosecutor was surprised to hear this instruction and he said "I understand why you've instructed the jurors to not see 'The Insider', but why should they avoid the second movie, your honor?".
Being quick and to the point, the judge firmly stated "Because it stinks!"
Originally published July 16, 2004.
