Singer Lizzo was dismissed as a potential juror after reporting for jury duty at the United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 37-year-old was reportedly summoned for a federal assault case but was struck from the jury by prosecutors.
Los Angeles Times reporter Brittny Mejia tweeted: 'Apparently @lizzo was a potential juror for an assault on a federal officer case I'm covering in federal court downtown. (She was struck from the jury by prosecutors). So L.A.'
Lizzo's past criticism of the police may have contributed to her dismissal. In 2020, she signed an open letter calling for the defunding of police departments in the US, and posted on Instagram: 'Defund the police means give some of those BILLIONS of tax dollars to healthcare/workers, social services, communities that need funding, education etc.'
Despite being dismissed, the singer took her role seriously, sharing videos of her 'jury duty fit' on Instagram. She wore a black top from her Yitty line, silk black custom Sami Miro pants, a Saint Laurent coat, Chanel pearl necklace and Louboutin heels.
Fans reacted with amusement, with one commenting: 'Imagine walking into court and Lizzo is giving you 15 to life.' Another joked: 'Nah I'm guilty but Lizzo was on the jury.'
