George gets hung

George was a pirate, but he wasn’t a very good pirate.
When he was caught and charged with crimes on the high seas, George demanded a jury of his peers.
So, the court sent out jury summons, and a group of pirates eventually arrived.
Instead of jury selection, the court charged those pirates with crimes, too.
“I should have known it was a trap,” said George’s captain. “If only I’d have gone to the website and filed for a medical excuse.”
All of the pirates were convicted, and sentenced to be hung.
“A hung jury,” George whispered, and he chuckled.