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While Jury Duty Is Suspended For Weeks, Some Court Proceedings Still Must Go On

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 26, 2020 · Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess explains how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting the legal system.

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Posted on July 7, 2022 · The words of one speaker at "Jury Appreciation Week" led to a murder mistrial. In video obtained by Houston Public Media through a public records request, Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess made similar comments.

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Posted on June 22, 2022 · A defense attorney argued speakers made prejudicial statements to the jurors, which included comments about seeking “justice” for families of violent crime victims.

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