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Madonna has appeared for jury service in New York but was relieved to avoid "creating a distraction" for the court.

Madonna showed up for jury duty Monday at a New York courthouse, but was excused before being sat with prospective jurors and questioned for a panel. (July 7) Madonna has appeared for jury service in New York but was relieved to avoid "creating a distraction" for the court. The pop star spent two hours waiting in a separate room from other prospective jurors, but was not called to serve on any case. David Bookstaver, the spokesman for the state court system, said her appearance and dismissal "really goes to show that everyone gets called". The singer will now be excused from jury service in New York for six years. She was called in for a separate session of jury service in May but did not have to present herself to the court. 'Extra police offers' Mr Bookstaver added of her recent court appearance: "The intent here was not to create a distraction to other jurors or the business of the court.'' He said that if she had been

Madonna shows up for jury duty in New York 7 July 2014

Madonna also posted the following on Instagram… Serving my country! Reporting to jury selection! #itshotinhere

Madonna praised by Boxing Legend Thomas Hearns

Madonna   — PRAISED BY BOXING LEGEND… Youth Gym Is HUGE For Detroit! Madonna is being hailed as a HERO in the boxing community … so says boxing Hall of Famer Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns who’s praising the singer for saving a Detroit boxing gym  FYI — Madge recently returned from a trip to Detroit and announced she’d be making “significant” donations to 3 organizations … including the Downtown Youth Boxing Gym.  Madonna says she was super-impressed with the programs at the gym that have helped it achieve a 100% graduation rate.  Recently, the gym’s main building was condemned … so, Madge’s donation will allow the place to make renovations and continue to operate.   Now, Hearns — who grew up in Detroit — tells TMZ Sports Madonna’s generosity will have a HUGE impact with young boxers and the community as a whole.  "I think it’s awesome for her to help, being as big as she is," Hearns says … "The people who get the help she provides will probably she