Lizzo Called for Jury Duty, Gets Dismissed

Lizzo, the 37-year-old singer, reported for jury duty at the United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. She was considered as a potential juror for a case involving an assault on a federal officer.

However, Lizzo was ultimately struck from the jury by prosecutors. While celebrities are not exempt from jury service, they are frequently dismissed during selection processes. This is often due to their fame potentially influencing the case or other jurors.

In addition to her celebrity status, Lizzo's past public statements criticizing police departments may have also played a role in her dismissal. In 2020, she was among celebrities who signed a letter advocating for the defunding of police and reallocating funds to social services and healthcare.

Despite being dismissed, Lizzo appeared to take her civic duty seriously, sharing photos of her 'jury duty fit' and posing at the courthouse. She posted her outfit, a sophisticated all-black ensemble, and a picture holding her jury summons with the caption 'Jury Duty & Dinner.'