There was further scrutiny of prospective jurors Thursday. Even more potential jurors were dismissed in the effort to get the trial started next week.
In a group setting, the remaining men and women interacted with attorneys in Judge George Gallagher’s courtroom.Reporters watched on a closed-circuit monitor in a separate room.
Some exchanges with the prosecutor regarding possible bias included this jury candidate’s remark: "I am quite sick and tired of how police officers are being treated." Another potential juror said, "I think police officers are a great asset to our community, a necessary asset to our community. But I don’t feel just because you have a badge you can do whatever."The prosecutor asked candidates to share their views on the Black Lives Matter movement.
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