Caroline kennedy jury, Caroline Kennedy was selected to sit on a New York City jury for the trial of a man accused of dealing crack cocaine.
The former First Daughter will serve as a juror in the trial of 31-year-old Nelson Chatman in state Supreme Court in Manhattan, which is expected to last for about a week.
However, there could be conflict of interest: the prosecutor assigned to the case once taught Kennedy's children tennis a transcript, according to a report from the New York Daily News based on a document the newspaper obtained from a closed door hearing.
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Richard Carruthers asked the accomplished author about her ties to Assistant District Attorney Robert Wainwright.
"Miss Kennedy, it's come to my attention that Mr. Wainwright may have taught your children tennis a long time ago. Do you recognize Mr. Wainwright?" Carruthers asked.
In response, the 55-year-old Kennedy answered "No," adding that her children "are not very good at tennis."
Kennedy, who is a lawyer by profession, said the Wainwright connection would not affect her judgment during the trial.
The only surviving heir to President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis didn't mention whether any member of her family had been a victim of a crime.
When asked if she or a family member had close ties to law enforcement, Kennedy mentioned her brother once worked as an assistant district attorney. The late John F. Kennedy Jr. had worked in the Manhattan DA's office.
When answering another question, she said she knew "a few people" with a drug problem.
Kennedy has been mentioned in reports as a candidate to become the next U.S ambassador to Japan.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Caroline kennedy jury
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