06-13-2013, 03:01 PM
(06-12-2013, 09:26 PM)Adub Wrote: Looks like there are 20, as of today, that are moving on to the next phase of jury selection. And the court is asking for 30 before they move on.
After the court gets their 30, the jurors will be questioned individually but in front of all the other potential jurors in the courtroom.
About guns, concealed weapons permit, and who knows what else.
Seems to be picking up speed as the questioning continues; good thing.
Judge Nelson ruled today that the jury will be sequestered. I really think that's for the best in this case.
She also said that trial is expected to last 2 to 4 weeks, which is less than the originally estimated 4 to 6 weeks. Wonder if that's because the defense really doesn't plan to call any/many witnesses or for some other reason?
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The jurors will be "kept together with court security and not allowed to go outside except in special circumstances," defense attorney Don West said in court Thursday afternoon, speaking to a potential juror. West said that visitation with family would be allowed, but said the sequestration would mean the jurors "would not be able to participate in day-to-day activity." He said entertainment would be provided by court security, adding that it would be "something monitored."
Jury selection continued Thursday after Nelson's announcement.
Attorneys need 30 potential jurors to get past the initial round of interviews so they can ask them more in-depth questions about their views and life experiences. Four potential jurors were dismissed Wednesday, raising the total of jury candidates who have been disqualified to 75.
At the start of questioning Thursday, 20 potential jurors were in the pool of candidates to be interviewed in the next round.
Full story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-5...udge-says/