Some low-key jury drama in the @rstormsf trial today: one juror showed up late, another asked to take tomorrow off to get a pedicure before her mum’s 90th birthday party. Judge Failla put her foot down (so to speak) and instructed the jury to return tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 12:30 if no verdict comes today. A stark reminder that these are just everyday people, juggling real-life commitments — birthday parties, pedicures, doctor’s appointments — who will return to their normal lives after deciding whether someone else gets to return to his at all. For now, a big NYC iced coffee near the courthouse to pass the time…🕰️