A guy named James Lowe from Barnet, Vermont had jury duty on Tuesday, and showed up in a prisoner Halloween costume. That included a black-and-white striped jumpsuit and matching beanie.
So deputies quickly pulled him aside and told him to meet with the judge privately.
The judge told him he could’ve been found in contempt of court, and gotten a fine or jail time. Instead, the judge just dismissed him, because there was nothing in the rules that prohibited him from wearing the costume.
In other words: Mission accomplished for James. He says he’s excited that he got out of jury duty because of his work and family obligations.
So, should you try to pull this off? It seems risky. After all, your judge might not let you go, especially now that this story is circulating, and they might want to make an example out of someone.
