He sat alongside other potential jurors without revealing his profession. Chief Justice John Roberts reports for jury duty, is rejected

Even Chief Justice John Roberts can’t escape his civic duties.

The Supreme Court justice reported for duty as “Juror 49” in Rockville, Maryland, on Wednesday morning, The Washington Post reported.


Roberts was being considered for a case relating to a 2013 car crash. The judge asked a group of about 50 potential jurors to identify any potential conflicts of interest. Roberts reportedly volunteered that his sister is a nurse, but he said her profession would not impair his impartiality in a case involving someone in the medical field.

Then the potential jurors were reportedly asked whether they had friends or acquaintances that dealt with automotive accidents. Roberts responded that his sister’s husband was an Indiana State Police officer but that it would not keep him from being impartial.

According to the Post, the chief justice sat alongside other potential jurors without revealing his profession. Two security guards in suits accompanied him and stood watch at the door. The judge did not force him to answer a question about whether or not he works in the legal field.

Ultimately, Roberts was not selected.