By Shayna Jacobs
Jon Stewart, 'Law and Order' Stars Preach Civic Duty to Harlem Students Up
Juror Appreciation Day, NYC, 11.19.09
MANHATTAN SUPREME COURT — A sophomore class from Harlem's Coalition School for Change was treated to a star-studded field trip to Manhattan Supreme Court as part of Juror Appreciation Day on Thursday.
Manhattan celebrities Jon Stewart, Chris Noth and Vincent D'Onofrio shared jury duty stories with an audience still two to three years away from juror eligibility at the annual Juror Appreciation Day event.
Comedian Jon Stewart warms up for with a "Rocky" routine before speaking to Harlem students at Juror Appreciation Day. (Shayna Jacobs/DNAinfo)
"I was on a jury before I became famous, and at the time I needed the 10 bucks," Stewart said.
Stewart, who was sporting a gray hoodie and khakis, said it's better to serve than to ignore summonses.
"They won't let up. They'll keep calling you," Stewart said. "And it's illegal, right?"
Stewart couldn't help but sprinkle in a few jokes with his advice for the young audience.
"You can get out of jury duty if you work hard and get your own show," "The Daily Show" host added.
The discussion wasn't all laughs and giggles. The celebrities talked to the students about the importance of overcoming the negative peer pressure they face everyday.
D'Onofrio shared a personal story with the high schoolers about his delinquent youth.
"I was stealing cars when I was 11-years-old," D'Onofrio said. "A fireman straightened me out and I never looked back."
Stewart was a big hit with the 15 and 16-year-olds from Harlem, but it was "Law and Order" stars Noth and D'Onofrio who received the loudest cheers from the young crowd.Read more
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11 comments:
Why does it not surprise me that our precious Vincent is involved in such acts of kindness. I miss him already.
Shame no one had a camera....
I take it Vincent was wearing some kind of Klingon Cloaking Device, rendering him completely invisible to the photographer?
YAY - we have a picture! (Thank you)
And what a yummy picture it is! Thanks for sharing!
omg, he is so yummy!!
He looks great! And, most importantly, happy.
Thank you for the article and for the beautiful pictures...he does look happy...and so in the moment. If only there was audio..I'd love to hear him speak about his "misspent youth"!
Of course the LOCI stars got the biggest cheers - they rock!
Ahhh, he looks so goooood!
Nice to see Chris Noth and VDO still working together!
D'Onofrio and Stew Beef in one room? Those lucky kids. Vincent needs to get back on The Daily Show one day.
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