On Assignment




Open Ninth show

Summary: As a journalist for WESH 2, Amanda Dukes is no stranger to the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s courthouses. She’s reported on many cases that have taken place here over the years, including the Casey Anthony trial in 2011. Recently, she found herself at the courthouse once again, but this time, not as a reporter. This time she was here as a juror.   Listen in as Amanda talks with Chief Judge Myers about her career, reporting on some of the biggest stories in Central Florida, and what it is really like to be called in for jury service. Timestamps 00:19 – Introduction to Amanda Dukes 03:44 – Working on major assignments 05:39 – How it felt to be summoned 09:42 – Arriving at the courthouse 13:43 – A look inside the jury room 21:22 – How it felt to not be selected