From the Litter Box to the Jury Box: Cat Called for Jury Duty in Boston

Sal Esposito may have some difficulty in voir dire before he actually sits on a jury. His constant licking himself may alone attract the ire of the Court. Guy and Anna Esposito were surprised this week when their cat, Sal, was called for jury duty.

The mix up appears to be the census form that Anna Esposito filled out. She listed “Sal Esposito” under “pets” but crossed out “dog” and wrote “cat.” It appears that our census people listed Sal not as a cat but as a human family member. It is reassuring that this is how congressional seats are determined.

Now what is truly incredible is that Anna filed for Sal’s disqualification of service but the commissioner denied the request. Sal is expected to appear for jury duty at Suffolk Superior Court on March 23. Of course, if it is a cat burglary case, he will be struck for cause.

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