[monster]

...and you happened to find the scheduled case and google it...... would that be illegal? And if not, would it be likely to get you dismissed if you admitted that? Hypothetically, of course. Asking for a friend. hypothetically. Who might have an unmissable event not excused by the court on one of the days. If they existed. Would it make a difference if you had strong views about the issue in question even if you had no direct personal experience? Enquiring minds are equiring. Nothing else to see here....