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NO JURORS HELD IN CONTEMPT

(Richmond, IN)--When 20 potential jurors failed to show up for a Wayne County trial earlier this year, they were ordered to appear in court to explain why.  That happened Wednesday.  After deputies were unable to deliver summons to ten of the 20, eight showed up on Wednesday.  Most said they did not receive the summons in the mail for various reasons, which included being out of town or in intensive care.  None of the would-be jurors were found to be in contempt by Judge April Drake, although they did have to watch a video which highlighted the importance of jury duty.