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President Obama Called for Jury Duty

MEANWHILE BACK IN THE UNITED STATES, FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SHOWED UP FOR HIS CIVIC DUTIES. HE WAS CALLED FOR JURY DUTY IN CHICAGO.

THAT SURE CAUSED QUITE A STIR.

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? WELL, WHEN YOU REGISTER TO VOTE, YOUR NAME IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO A LIST FOR THE COURTS TO USE. THE COURT RANDOMLY CHOOSES PEOPLE FROM THE LIST TO SERVE ON JURIES THAT DECIDE THE OUTCOME OF A TRIAL – JURORS DECIDE IF SOMEONE IS GUILTY OF A CRIME OR NOT.

SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS A CHORE TO DO JURY DUTY, BUT OBAMA MADE SURE TO SHOW UP. AND WITH A SECRET SERVICE DETAIL AND MOTORCADE IN TOW.

BUT HE'S OFF THE HOOK - THE JUDGE SAID THE FORMER PRESIDENT WAS  NOT SELECTED TO SERVE.


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