Madonna arrives late for jury duty and sets off alarm

Madonna was reportedly late for her jury service slot in a New York City courthouse yesterday.

Madonna arrives late for jury duty and sets off alarm

Madonna was reportedly late for her jury service slot in a New York City courthouse yesterday.

The 55-year-old singer was accused of receiving "special treatment" after she turned up 30 minutes after her scheduled arrival time protected by three policemen, two bodyguards, two court officials and an assistant.

After arriving at the court, the 'Material Girl' hitmaker - who dodged a jury summons in May with a doctor's note - set off the security system with her "heavy metal chains" and was then ushered into the private clerk's office instead of the regular jury assembly room.

Professor Marianne Pita told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "That's pretty outrageous. It's a painfully long day and it doesn't seem quite right. Everyone should have to wait in the same line."

The blonde beauty angered jurors even more when she was not questioned for a panel and was allowed to leave early to prevent her presence from being a distraction.

Juror Anna said: "The whole idea is everyone is here to serve. It's ridiculous to make it a tiered system."

However, New York State Unified Court System spokesman David Bookstaver explained: "We had ample jurors today and had we needed her, she would have been sent out on a panel. We had sufficient jurors not to have created a further distraction for the courthouse. She got credit for her service and we're delighted she came."

Madonna will not be called forward for jury service in New York for at least another six years.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited