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What a Twit -- Al Roker Takes Pics of Jurors

Posted May 28th 2009 1:30PM by TMZ Staff

Al Roker just pulled a big no-no -- according to a court official we spoke with in New York.

Al -- who is on jury duty -- took a pic in the jury assembly room in a NYC courtroom. The pic shows some of the prospective jurors -- Al posted it on his Twitter page. The official told us no one is allowed to take such pics -- but Al's rep just told us Mr. Roker got permission from a court official.

Al Roker

We just called the court official back and told them that Al got the OK. The official said if Al really did get permission to take the pic, the person who approved it "was ill-advised." The official said it's not OK, but if Al got bogus advice, it's not his fault.

Al Roker: Click to watchAl just posted the following comment on his Twitter page:

"I'm not breaking laws...just trying to share the experience of jury duty. One that I think is important and everyone should take part in ... So everyone is clear, I am NOT taking pictures in the courtroom. I am in the jury lounge. So folks need to lighten up."

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16. I highly doubt anyone gave him the imprimatur to take pictures of a potential jury pool. Shame on him!

Posted at 11:21AM on May 28th 2009 by scottdavis0676

17. AL ROKER IS A FAT LOSER. WHY HE HAS A TWITTER PAGE AT ALL? HE AINT THAT INTERESTING. HIS WIFE NEEDS HIM ON LEASH!! SRUSLY BRO..

Posted at 11:31AM on May 28th 2009 by JERKOFF

18. Al is a pompous a-hole. He acts like jury duty is some exclusive privilege. Most of us adults have done jury duty at least once. It's not that interesting. Who would follow Mr Lipo on twitter anyway?

Posted at 11:47AM on May 28th 2009 by dave

19. Screw Al ... who's the hot Velma in the zip up??

Posted at 11:58AM on May 28th 2009 by Scooby Doo

20. Al your above the law..your special and on tv...So that gives you the right to be a (Ashton g ay boy too.)Someone should shove that twitter device down your throat so you dont talk are eat anymore.Notice how other jurors didn't take pics.Your supposed to be a professional.You and Anne curry need some quality time togther off televison.

Posted at 12:04PM on May 28th 2009 by curryturdamiiitess

21. what a douche he is....if someone posted his picture on their twitter page....i am sure he would have his army of lawyers demnding a retraction.

but i will give it to chubby....his wife is hot. met her in orlando once when she was a local newscaster. very nice and sweet.

Posted at 12:07PM on May 28th 2009 by spread the love

22. It is wrong, an invasion of privacy, and he should be charged.
The person who gave him permission should be fired. They work for the court system and they don't even know how to do their job? The ones who think it is okay are the ones who have never served on a jury or know what the meaning of respect is.
Al, stick to the weather and leave the judicial system to us. It's safer.

Posted at 12:10PM on May 28th 2009 by Get Some Respect Al!

23. Well naturally someone would hollar they'd sue, rolls eyes, if you feel your privacy was invaded (and rightfully so), you shall be than rightfully released from duty - goodbye. Screw you thinking you have the right to sue and make a buck and waste more tax payers dollars lady. As for Al getting permission, whether he did or didn't, either way it's wrong, wrong of him and or wrong of if he was given permission (which I highly doubt). Doesn't matter where the hell you are......you're INSIDE a federal courthouse, I do believe PICTURE TAKING IS FORBIDDEN PERIOD (pretty sure there are signs posted stating such). So no lightening up Mr. Roker.

Posted at 12:12PM on May 28th 2009 by Terri

24. Not only is this man a COMPLETE RACIST....but a COMPLETE IDIOT as well!!! Who knew??

Posted at 12:46PM on May 28th 2009 by BWISE

25. lighten up? did you ask everyone if they wanted their picture taken? I wouldn't have liked it! And then posting it on the internet? Did you ask everyone about that, too? Some people are so self-involved!

Posted at 1:15PM on May 28th 2009 by entitlement

26. Even if it was approved, it was invasive, inappropriate and downright rude. Akin to taking a photo at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

In other words, exactly what one would expect from the old blowhard.

Al, your 15 minutes are up. Please go away now.

Posted at 1:35PM on May 28th 2009 by Tick Tock

27. I fcking hate twitter, twitter you suck b@lls..

Posted at 1:25PM on May 28th 2009 by Twitter go away...

28. Uh, hello! I was just on jury duty last week and the Judge specifically said, "no cameras, cell phones or recording devices in the court room or deliberation room." He got permission my ass!

Posted at 10:06PM on May 28th 2009 by kandis74

29. I have no respect for this fat ass turkey necked bobble head caracature of a man. Why dont you make fun or epileptics again, oh I forgot you apologized for that but with Imus it was different right? HOMO

Posted at 2:33PM on May 28th 2009 by ALisAraceBATINGfag

30. He is a Fat Racist Bast66rd

Posted at 2:36PM on May 28th 2009 by Bud

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