The Runaway Jury
Beginning of paper
Takes place in Biloxi, Mississippi.
MAIN CHARACTERS
Nicholas Easter – (real name is Jeff Kerr) Juror that was a plant on the jury. He and his girlfriend Marlee had money motives. Nicholas molded the jury from day one to vote his way.
Marlee – (aka Claire Clement - real name is Ga ....
Middle of paper
.... Pynex, a tobacco company, and they had very deep pockets and were willing to pay for the correct verdict. A verdict for not guilty.
The story starts with the very laborious job of jury selection. The tobacco industry has on their payroll a man by the name of Rankin Fitch. Fitch foresees the selection of the lawyers and consultants. Fitch and the consultants foresee the selection of the jurors. Each perspective juror is investigated and watched. The defense as well as the plaintiffs wa ....
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Page count: 10 (approximately 250 words per page)