Juror B37, who was one of six women to find Zimmerman not quilty Saturday night after 16 hours of deliberation, signed a deal with Martin Literary Management president Sharlene Martin.
"My hope is that people will read Juror B37’s book, written with her attorney husband, and understand the commitment it takes to serve and be sequestered on a jury in a highly publicized murder trial and how important, despite one’s personal viewpoints, it is to follow the letter of the law," Martin said in a press released obtained by The Huffington Post. "It could open a whole new dialogue about laws that may need to be revised and revamped to suit a 21st century way of life. The reader will also learn why the jurors had no option but to find Zimmerman [not guilty] due to the manner in which he was charged and the content of the jury instructions."
The couple reached out to Martin on Sunday after being referred to the literary agent, who has handled other hot-button books, such as If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer by the Goldman family; Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six by Buchanan, Erik Landemalm and Anthony Flacco; Honor Bound by Raffaele Sollecito; and the upcoming Picture Perfect: The Jodi Arias Story by Shanna Hogan.
The identities of the six jurors -- identified only as B76, B37, E6, B29, E40 and B51 -- were sealed at the outset of the trial, ABC News notes. The Anonymity Order remains in effect until further notice.
"Any attempt to identify jurors is a violation of the current order," Michelle Kennedy, Public Information Officer for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, tweeted. "Jurors were given packets of letters from the media containing interview requests. They expressed no interest at this time."
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office also added that the jurors "remain protected by order of the court."
The jury was made up of six women, five white and one believed to be Hispanic, according to ABC News. Ages ranged from early 30s to 60s. Five are mothers, four have experience with guns or have relatives who are gun owners, and two share a passion for saving animals. They reached the "not guilty" decision on the second day of deliberation.
Justice On Trial Jury Is Still Out
ReplyDeleteThe quiet revolution continues on the streets of America.
There were no riots or burnings of buildings. Just a simple effort to keep Trayvon Martin’s image burned into the face of the nation.
The not guilty verdict brought an instant relief to some of us because the rule of law had prevailed. But there was no joy in the verdict, because it is over apparent that the rules are not 'Just.'
But for now, I sense a good feeling for the future of Justice because of the quiet revolution from Trayvon’s supporters of all 'Races.'
How do we stop destroying ourselves? How can we all be equal if there is an unequal distribution of the world’s resources?
When there are people who have too much, and people who don't have nearly enough,
there is heavy strife.
It is not only our Justice system that needs repairing, it is also our system of economic equality.
What is more important to us, the wage of a garbage man or the bonuses to corporate figureheads?
Between Communism and Capitalism is a place of equality. But we are brainwashed against words such as socialism, gun control, and fair justice for all.
The 'Rules' must be changed. Who makes the 'Rules' is the chief problem.
Governments merely impose rules. The rules are delivered to governments by an army of lobbyist representing the ultra wealthy Elite who, in actuality, make the rules that cause such misery in this world.
Just my humble opinion
Do you think juror B37 had the book deal in the works before the trial ended ... she signed the book deal soon after the verdict came in on Saturday night .
ReplyDeleteIt don't seem right for only 6 jurors to be on a high profile case as this one ... never heard of only 6 jurors ... always 12 and a mixture of male and females ...
But hey , I forgot that's Florida and that's the state that gaave Buch the votes to be President .
The justice system certainly failed this time. And like it or not, race played it's part as usual.
ReplyDeleteIt was inspiring to read about so many peaceful demonstrations in most of the major cities in the US.
It's a measure of how aware the American people are of injustice and the flaws in the system. They are coming together and speaking out.
I was also very impressed with
the "Occupy Wall Street" protests that started in America and spread around the world. As you remarked, so accurately, these are all signs of a quiet revolution. We are on the way to changes. But it seems to be a slow and arduous journey.
The world has an imbalance and I have, on occasion, thought Socialism could be a way of leveling the playing field. We are driven by money. It seems to be our only incentive. That's the attitude that has to change.
Money is power...the only power, at present. But I'm not entirely sure that putting the control of money in the hands of government is the best solution either.
Maybe the answer is keeping the systems we already have in place and pounding them into a shape that is fair to everyone.
Is there such a thing as a fair and impartial justice system? Maybe not. It could be the impossible dream.
And what about racism? That isn't going away. Racists are like cockroaches...you may step on one but there are a thousand more in the wall.
Just my modest view
Witchy,
ReplyDeleteI think you are on to something. A book deal takes a while to orchestrate.
I never heard of a six member jury and all of them white females. That is not fair right from the get go.
Florida seems to be another planet... with no relation to ours.
Thankyou very much for this follow-up post PIC. It was a really good one..Appreciate it...luv Bad Genie
PS: GIL
ReplyDeleteThankyou for your wonderful comment