Serving a day of jury duty usually pays $40 or $50. Playwright Reginald Rose's 1954 stint in the jury room at New York's Foley Square courthouse brought a much greater reward. It inspired him to write ...

Considering how eager most people are to avoid a jury summons, it’s a little surprising that one of the most enduring stories of the 20th century takes place entirely within the confines of a locked ...

A verdict that decides life or death. A clash of prejudice and justice. An intense midnight quarrel leads to the murder of a man. Witnesses take the stand as his 16-year-old son is tried for homicide.