1
a
: a member of a jury
b
: a person summoned to serve on a jury
2
: a person who takes an oath (as of allegiance)
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Before that, jury recommendations had to be unanimous, a requirement that allowed a single dissenting juror to spare the life of a convict and condemn him to life in prison.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
While the filings do not specifically identify the case Leslie was a grand juror on, a source close to the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital it was related to Karen Read.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
According to California Courts, jurors are questioned and excused until 12 qualified individuals are selected who the judge and attorneys agree can fairly and thoughtfully decide the case.
—Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
After a high-profile, nine-week trial in 2024, Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial on July 1, 2024, when jurors were unable to reach a verdict.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
While the filings do not specifically identify the case Leslie was a grand juror on, a source close to the investigation confirmed to Fox News Digital it was related to Karen Read.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
According to California Courts, jurors are questioned and excused until 12 qualified individuals are selected who the judge and attorneys agree can fairly and thoughtfully decide the case.
—Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
After a high-profile, nine-week trial in 2024, Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial on July 1, 2024, when jurors were unable to reach a verdict.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 16 July 2025
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“Juror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juror. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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juror
noun
ju·ror
ˈju̇r-ər, -ˌȯr 
: a member of a jury
an alternate juror
broadly
: an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury
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