In a surprising incident, two alternate jurors were forgotten by Brooklyn court officials and left alone in a room for nearly 12 hours after the main jury members were dismissed around 4:30 PM. Despite the mix-up, the alternate jurors returned the next day to continue their duties without complaint. The Chief Administrator of the Courts acknowledged the error and is investigating how such a miscommunication occurred, emphasizing the need for better procedures to prevent similar situations in the future.
The Brooklyn court officials mistakenly left two alternate jurors isolated for nearly 12 hours after failing to inform them they could leave with the main jury at 4:30 p.m.
The court's spokesperson acknowledged the oversight and stated that an investigation into the incident is currently underway, highlighting the importance of communication in jury processes.
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