After Anthony juror media shake-down, Randolph wants to ban pay-for-interviews - OS

by mom_in_il Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:49 pm

After Anthony juror media shake-down, Randolph wants to ban pay-for-interviews
posted by aaron deslatte on July, 13 2011 2:14 PM

TALLAHASSEE — In light of the attempt by at least one juror in the Casey Anthony murder trial to elicit $50,000 for interviews, state Rep. Scott Randolph says he wants to outlaw the practice.

The Orlando Democrat plans to hold a press conference about the legislation Thursday with local defense attorney Mark NeJame, and said in a release that the aim was “to prevent jurors from receiving compensation or monetary benefit in exchange for supplying information related to the trial after discharge.”

“Such a measure is intended to maintain fairness and integrity in our system of justice, especially for jurors selected for high profile cases such as the recent Casey Anthony trial,” his office wrote.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/07/after-anthony-juror-media-shake-down-randolph-wants-to-ban-pay-for-interviews.html