Today a new group of 16 jurors was in court for questioning on the death penalty, knowledge of the case, and other issues in the case. The questioning took all day and 8 of the 16 jurors were passed for cause and directed to return on October 8, 2009 for the final jury selection.
Of the eight jurors excused for cause, one was excused for a financial hardship and the other seven were excused based on their views on the death penalty (inability to fairly consider the punishment).
After two days of general questioning, 14 jurors have been passed for cause (this is a high percentage for a case involving the death penalty). The trial resumes this morning with questioning of the next group of 16 jurors.
Of the eight jurors excused for cause, one was excused for a financial hardship and the other seven were excused based on their views on the death penalty (inability to fairly consider the punishment).
After two days of general questioning, 14 jurors have been passed for cause (this is a high percentage for a case involving the death penalty). The trial resumes this morning with questioning of the next group of 16 jurors.
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