Texas Jurors Receive $27,000 Each After Lengthy Trial Delays
In Texas, jurors involved in a high-profile case that faced delays received approximately $27,000 each for five days of work. Judge Karen Sage ruled that jurors would be paid $20 for their first day and $58 for subsequent days, totaling…
New York, NY, July 22, 2026 —
Jurors who served on a high-profile case in Texas, which experienced significant delays, have each received approximately $27,000 for their five days of service.
The compensation was determined by Judge Karen Sage, who ruled that jurors would be paid $20 for their initial day of service and $58 for each subsequent day. This ruling applied to a period totaling 457 days during which the case was halted. Throughout this extended duration, jurors were under instruction to maintain impartiality.
The exact amount each juror received was approximately $27,000, reflecting the daily rate set by Judge Sage and the total number of days they were on call for the case, despite the interruptions. The case’s length and the need for jurors to remain available contributed to the substantial compensation.
Details regarding the specific high-profile case, the reasons for the delays, and the total duration of the trial were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie O'Neill on nypost.com, see more information here.