by Ruthe M.
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January 16, 2007

Poor Judgment ~100 Word Stories~ Challenge #19

June 19, 2008 12:11 AM EDT
views: 92 | rating: 10/10 (30 votes) | comments: 46

"All right! All right! We've come to a stand still." The foreman scowled at his fellow jurors, trying to discern who the one hold out was.

I didn't care. I knew the defendant was innocent. I knew who really did the crime. I should--I was there! Who knew that I would be picked for THIS case? Fate sure deals a funny hand. I always did like poker!

"Judge, this note is for you."

$500,000 buys you a guilty verdict and my silence. Guilty. Not guilty. The decision is yours. He was your "john", right? J

Daily News: "ESCORT FOUND GUILTY!!!"

 

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Comments: 46

Wanda H. Jun 19, 2008, 1:42am EDT
Iinteresting take on the prompt.
Good one. I liked this
ELLEN B. Jun 19, 2008, 6:23am EDT
What an imagination Lady! I expect nothing less from your talented self. Here is a ten, very good! Ellen B
Marianne M. Jun 19, 2008, 7:55am EDT
Oh my goodness ... wonderful drabble, Ruthe!!!
Wonderfully done, Ruthe!
Syed The Shah Jun 19, 2008, 9:45am EDT
Good short...
Kay M. Jun 19, 2008, 10:53am EDT
Great story Ruthe!
Anita R. Jun 19, 2008, 11:33am EDT
Way to go Ruthe, this was a very clever take on this week's prompt. Good job.
penni d. Jun 19, 2008, 12:44pm EDT
wow, ruthe...deceit and blasphemy...very good!
Kate Keeley Jun 19, 2008, 4:39pm EDT
That was a fun one, Ruthe!
Alison Pearce Jun 19, 2008, 5:38pm EDT
Fabulous Rue!
Bethany C. Jun 19, 2008, 6:08pm EDT
Wow! Who woulda thunk it!
Ruthe M. Jun 19, 2008, 6:47pm EDT
Thank you everyone!

Okay, here's the background, if you haven't figured it out, already:

The defendant works for an escort service. Wrong place, wrong time. The "Juror"? She's the owner of said escort service..and the "Judge"? one of her best clients! Talk about a delicious scandal!!!
Jan S. Jun 19, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
Woo hoo! Very good, Ruthe!
sheila h. Jun 19, 2008, 7:31pm EDT
what a twist in this tiny short..reminds one of headlines..AND I bet this happens in the corrupt atmosphere of the court system..
Ashley P. Jun 19, 2008, 8:32pm EDT
Quite a nice turn of events. Great job.
Vicky Duggins Jun 20, 2008, 10:19am EDT
Nothing like a nice fat bribe at a trial!
Shelbia C. Jun 20, 2008, 11:55am EDT
Interesting. I like the way you think.
elizabeth e. Jun 20, 2008, 9:41pm EDT
Fabulous!
Pat M. Jun 20, 2008, 10:00pm EDT
Oohh. Sneaky, sneaky.
Long live the justice system!
Susan B. Jun 21, 2008, 5:14am EDT
Very tricky Ruthe!
Marianne M. Jun 21, 2008, 8:58am EDT
Congratulations for winning HONORABLE MENTION, Ruthe! You've written another excellent drabble!
elizabeth e. Jun 21, 2008, 9:00am EDT
Congrats, Ruthe...well done.
Ann M. (Site Scryer) Jun 21, 2008, 12:25pm EDT
This story packs a wallop! It sounds like one of the high-class escort scandals.
Mary Beth Magee Jun 21, 2008, 12:30pm EDT
Go, Ruthe! You never cease to delight me with the paths you find!
Anita R. Jun 21, 2008, 1:10pm EDT
Congratulations Ruthe this is a well-deserved win.
Susan B. Jun 21, 2008, 1:24pm EDT
Woo Hoo! Congrats on your win Ruthe :)
Kay M. Jun 21, 2008, 2:35pm EDT
Congrats Ruthe!
Marge H. Jun 21, 2008, 5:07pm EDT
Love it Ruthe! Congratulations!
Jan S. Jun 21, 2008, 5:14pm EDT
Congratulations! Excellent drabble!
Pat M. Jun 21, 2008, 7:24pm EDT
Well done Ruthe.
Ruthe M. Jun 21, 2008, 9:17pm EDT
Oh Wow! Thank you!
Alison Pearce Jun 22, 2008, 6:23pm EDT
Congrats Rue!!!!
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Jun 24, 2008, 6:52am EDT
good job Rue -
Lyn Owen Jun 25, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
Good one.
sheila h. Jun 26, 2008, 12:23am EDT
ANOTHER WINNER! Girl..you are on a roll! YAY..great writing,Ruthe!
lynn a. Jun 26, 2008, 12:32am EDT
Great story. I saw Sheila's comment in the feed and followed her over. You do know how to tell a good tale. Bravo.
Donald M. Jun 26, 2008, 12:35am EDT
Good as always Ruthe.
Sheila Deeth Jul 11, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
Congratulations. Quite a twist.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 16, 2008, 6:51pm EDT
Love it, Ruthe.
Cara D. Sep 16, 2008, 6:52pm EDT

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