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Jury selection started with an initial batch of 96 people. Of those, 84 were excused. Madeline Halpert
Then we have the six who have been selected to sit on the jury. And six others who are in purgatory, they could still be selected or they might be excused. Reporting from court
But the court is on a bit of a roll here and Justice Merchan has decided to get the next batch of potential jurors sworn in. And just like that, one more potential juror is dismissed.
That's 96 fresh faces entering the arena. The court was barely in session when the court excused a prospect who is a doctor.
A reminder that a jury is made up of 12 people. And six additional alternates needed. "I’m
Judge Merchan plans for opening statements to start on Monday morning, as the pace has really picked up. a medical director and full time doctor," the juror said. "I’m getting
concerned about being able to fulfill that and take care of my patients."
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