Jury Selection Thread - Katherine Jackson vs. AEG

[ivy]

Any and all information and discussion about jury selection.

First posts will be updated by information for easy reference.

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April 2nd morning update

Edward Lawrence ‏@EdwardLawrence 19m
Media started to gather to wait for start of Katherine Jackson suing AEG for $40b saying Co pushed Michael too hard pic.twitter.com/WXApWnQBZh

Edward Lawrence ‏@EdwardLawrence 32m
Covering the jury selection for Katherine Jackson suing AEG for Michael's death http://4sq.com/10lRCug


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ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts 15h
HEADS UP: Starting tomorrow, we'll be live tweeting the Jackson lawsuit against promoter AEG in the death of Michael Jackson

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ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts
First on the agenda was a motion brought by the media to ask the judge to allow the trial to be televised, just like in Murray trial.

ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts 15s
Brian Panish, atty for Katherine Jackson and the children, argued in favor of cameras. "All we ask is that the truth be seen by everyone."

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Marvin Putnam, attorney for AEG, argued against camera, saying it could interfere with the due process and intimidate witnesses.

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Judge Yvette Palazuelos, who's presiding over the trial, took camera request under submission and will rule on it before opening statement.


A lawyer for the Jackson Estate, Patricia Millett, voiced concern over what would be revealed in open court, saying: "There is no public right of access to Michael Jackson's confidential medical records.".

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130402/jury-selection-starts-jackson-trial-aeg

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Rob Marciano ‏@RobMarciano 32m
At LA courthouse where jury selection begins today for Jackson vs AEG Live. Court saying opening statements in ~2 weeks.

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ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
We are told Katherine Jackson plans to attend the entire trial, but won't be present until opening statements are set to begin.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
One panel with 35 potential jurors came into the courtroom to begin the jury selection process. Judge read a statement of the case to them.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Judge told potential jurors that trial is estimated to last 90 days. Then, judge asked them to answer whether they can serve that long.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
First panel of 35 jurors have been ordered to return at 1:30p to discuss their answer to whether they can serve 90 days.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Judge said trial will be Mon-Thu from 9:30 am to noon, 1:30 pm to 4:00/4:30 pm and Fridays 9:00 am to noon, 2:30 to 4:00/4;30 pm.


ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
We'll be covering the trial daily and will tweet as much as possible. Judge has denied live tweeting, but that's still under discussion.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Attys for all sides are now looking at the answers provided by the jurors. Once they are qualified for time, they'll answer a questionnaire.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Some Michael Jackson fans are in the courtroom as well. Jury selection has been moved to a bigger courtroom to accommodate everyone.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Before I forget, kudos to Judge Palazuelos and her staff for being very friendly to everyone present, whether media rep or public members!

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ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts 28s
The lengthy questionnaire has 25 pages and 123 questions. I'm going over the doc now and will tweet the most relevant questions.

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Attorneys talking to the judge and telling her which jurors they want to jointly dismiss and the ones they want to question further.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
This part of jury selection is just excuse for hardship, which means excuse the people who can't serve on a trial for 90 days.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Everyone now excused for lunch break. We'll be back at 1:30 pm.

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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos also was urged by attorneys for the defendants, AEG Live, to consider issuing a gag order preventing the lawyers on both sides from commenting to the media during the trial.

Read more: http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/billcarroll.html?article=11139432#ixzz2PKmFgEOj

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ABC7 Court News ‏@ABC7Courts 52s
After jurors are qualified based on time, they'll be given a questionnaire. First questions are personal: residency area, level of education

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ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 32m
Jury questionnaire begins with personal questions: name, date of birth, residency, level of education, employment, jury experience.

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Questionnaire asks if juror knows any judges, attorneys, court personnel. Also, it asks about medical conditions and if he/she was ever sued

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Then questionnaire goes into social media, asking if the person has Facebook or twitter. Next is point of view, from conservative to liberal

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 17m
Question: wound it be difficult to award multi millions of dollars to plaintiffs who sued for the death of a family member?

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Question: do you believe that lawsuits only drive up costs & do little good? Are lawsuits against companies an unfair reach to deep pockets?

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Question: do you think celebrities and high profile people feel they are entitled to act however they please?

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Question: are you familiar with the medications: sleeping pills, Propofol, Demerol, Vicodin, morphine, Valium, Ativan.

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Question: do you believe that people who develop a drug dependency can choose to stop of they want to?

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Question: have you ever heard, read, seen or otherwise become aware of the issue of drug dependency among entertainers/performers?

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 22s
Question: have you ever heard/read/seen in the media any stories linking Michael Jackson and prescription drug dependency?

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 2m
Questionnaire wants to know if the juror considers themselves fans of Michael Jackson and what opinion they have about him.

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 1m
Then questionnaire goes into the "This Is It" tour, asking jurors familiarity with it and with the documentary. Also it asks about AEG.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
As to AEG, questionnaire wants to know if jurors know about the entity and their executives Brandon Phillips and Paul Gongaware.

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 33s
Questionnaire wants to know if juror knows Katherine Jackson and Prince, Paris and Blanket and whether they have an opinion about them.

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 7m
Question: have you heard/read/seen anything about a 2005 trial/allegations in which Michael Jackson was accused of molesting a child?

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 4m
Question: have you already formed a strong unchangeable opinion that Dr. Conrad Murray is entirely responsible for Michael Jackson's death?

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 2m
Questionnaire asks if juror has heard anything about this case and of they have formed opinion about it one way or the other.

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 44s
Second panel now in the courtroom. We'll tweet updates as soon as we are able too, since judge doesn't want live tweets from the courtroom.

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Document Jury Questionnaire - http://amradaronline.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/katherine-jackson-vs-aeg-jury-questionnaire.pdf

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April 2nd Afternoon update

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 5m
Potential jurors who filed out form saying this trial would be a hardship are being questioned 1 by 1. Judge decides whether 2 dismiss them.

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 1m
Court session concluded for the day. Out of this morning's panel10 jurors filled out questionnaires and 25 were excused due to hardship.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
From this afternoon's panel, so far 4 potential jurors were ordered to fill out questionnaires. Others have been dismissed, but no final #

ABC7 Court News &#8207;@ABC7Courts 53s
Tomorrow will be the same drill: two panels with 35 potential jurors in each will be screened for hardship. Court resumes at 10 am PT.

 

[ivy]

reserved for updates.

 

[Bubs]

Ivy, is kids and Katherine made to appear to court house today, or only when the trial starts?

 

[ivy]

if they want they can attend the hearings however there is no requirement for them to be there.

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Ivy any idea if the estate gave their opinion on cameras?

 

[goldiee]

I fully expect this judge to allow the cameras.

 

[qbee]

The Estate is wise. I don't think they are going to take any part or sides in this Trial
I don't think they will touch it with a ten foot pole.. I would be very suprized if they did.

 

[ivy]

to answer questions

Jury selection in the Los Angeles Superior Court was delayed for a few hours over a legal argument about television coverage of the proceedings.

Broadcasters CNN pressed judge Palazuelos to allow live coverage, noting that it was granted for the Murray trial two years ago. Their lawyers pressed her again Tuesday, after she denied a CNN request on March 7.

"We want the truth to get out," said Panish.

But a lawyer for the Jackson Estate, Patricia Millett, voiced concern over what would be revealed in open court, saying: "There is no public right of access to Michael Jackson's confidential medical records."

The judge did not immediately rule on the live TV coverage issue.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130402/jury-selection-starts-jackson-trial-aeg

 

[ivy]

Judge to Reconsider Denial of Live TV Coverage of Michael Jackson Lawsuit
Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, sued AEG Live in September 2010 on behalf of herself and her son's three children claiming the company was liable for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to be the pop star's personal physician.
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A judge Tuesday took under submission a request by attorneys for CNN and NBC to reconsider her denial of live television trial coverage of a $40 billion negligent-hiring lawsuit against the promoters of Michael Jackson's never-realized London concerts.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos also was urged by attorneys for the defendants, AEG Live, to consider issuing a gag order preventing the lawyers on both sides from commenting to the media during the trial.

On March 7, without any briefings or arguments, the judge denied a CNN request for gavel-to-gavel broadcasting of the trial proceedings.

The entertainer was set to perform a string of 50 shows in London, but he died on June 25, 2009, at age 50, of acute propofol intoxication at a Holmby Hills estate just north of Westwood and Century City. He was renting the estate while rehearsing for the sold-out concert series.

Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, sued AEG Live in September 2010 on behalf of herself and her son's three children, Michael Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine and Prince Michael, claiming that the company was liable for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to be the pop star's personal physician. Murray administered propofol to Jackson.

"The trial undoubtedly will be the subject of substantial media coverage, whether or not it is televised," the networks' attorneys say in their court papers. "Michael Jackson undoubtedly was one of the most famous entertainers (who) ever lived. His sudden death on June 25, 2009, sent shock waves around the world, with intense public interest in understanding what caused his untimely demise."

The attorneys further state in their court documents that Murray's criminal trial was broadcast worldwide and watched by millions of people. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death and sentenced in November 2011 to four years in the Los Angeles County jail.

Attorney Kelli Sager, on behalf of the networks, said AEG Live attorney Marvin Putnam claims on the one hand that the television coverage could interfere with his clients' right to a fair trial. Yet, Putnam gave an interview recently to CNN about the case, Sager said.

"They want to control the way the information is given out, and that doesn't serve the justice system,'' Sager said. "It's like the man who kills his parents and then asks for mercy because he's now an orphan."

Allowing cameras in the courtroom will give the public a more balanced understanding of the proceedings, according to Sager. She said that without cameras, second-hand accounts and opinions would dominate. However, with cameras, members of the public can see for themselves what transpires in the courtroom, she said.

Sager said Tuesday's cameras are relatively small and do not require wires or lighting.

But Putnam replied there are no constitutional grounds to support the position that the media be allowed to televise a trial.

"Let's be very clear, there's no such right here," Putnam said.

Putnam also said print journalists are just as able to present an accurate presentation of the trial.

"The written-word journalist is more than capable of conveying what happens in this courtroom as the broadcast journalist," Putnam said.

Putnam said after the hearing that he raised the issue of a possible gag order to give the judge another option.

Attorney Brian Panish, on behalf of the Jacksons, said he supported the presence of cameras. He criticized Putnam and AEG Live for opposing their presence.

"Why are they afraid to see the real evidence in this case?," Panish asked.

But attorney Patricia Millett, on behalf of the estate of Michael Jackson, said she also was against televising the trial if it meant confidential medical records of the singer could be made public. However, Palazuelos said some of that information was released during Murray's criminal trial.

The initial steps of jury selection also are scheduled today as prospective panel members are brought into the courtroom to determine their ability to serve on a trial estimated to last two to three months.

http://centurycity.patch.com/articl...f-live-tv-coverage-of-michael-jackson-lawsuit

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Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Trial: MJ Fans Need Not Apply for Jury?
Published: April 02, 2013 @ 12:31 pm

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Could being a Michael Jackson fan disqualify a person from serving on the jury of the singer's wrongful death trial? Or maybe increase the chances of being picked for the jury?

Jury selection began Tuesday in the wrongful death trial over the demise of pop icon Michael Jackson, and it appears that one matter is of particular interest: Are the potential jurors fans of the "Thriller" singer?

A 29-page juror questionnaire, which has been obtained by TheWrap, reveals a multitude of questions being asked of potential jurors, with a number of them targeted at their opinions of the deceased King of Pop.

Also read: Michael Jackson's Dresser on Designing for the 'King of Pop'

"How often do you listen to Michael Jackson's music, if at all?" one question -- out of a total of 123 -- asks. The choices range from "everyday" to "never."

"Would you consider yourself a fan of Michael Jackson?" another question asks.

If attorneys are hoping to eliminate Michael Jackson fans from the juror selection, they could end up with a pretty shallow juror pool -- after all, Jackson was known to have sold more than a few records in his lifetime.

Potential jurors are also being quizzed on their opinion of Jackson as both a performer and as a person (answers range from "very favorable" or "very unfavorable"), and whether they've watched the "This Is It" documentary film, which chronicled the preparation for what would have been Jackson's final tour prior to his 2009 death.

Also read: Michael Jackson's Son Prince Hired as 'ET' Correspondent (Video)

Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, is suing promoter AEG Live, claiming that AEG was responsible for hiring Dr. Conrad Murray to care for Jackson. The elder Jackson -- and the singer's children, Paris, Prince and Blanket -- are reportedly seeking $40 billion in the lawsuit.

AEG has denied that it hired Murray.

Murray was convicted of manslaughter in 2011 for administering a fatal dose of Propofol to the singer.

Jurors are also being asked if they have any knowledge of the child-molestation accusations previously brought against Jackson.

Among the other notable questions being asked of the potential jurors at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday: "Have you, or anyone close to you, ever declared bankruptcy?" (Prior to booking the string of concerts at London's O2 Arena through AEG, Jackson was reportedly broke.)

And, "Do you in general have any negative feelings about celebrities or high-profile people?"

Counsel also seems eager to weed out any budding Harvey Levins from the juror pool; yet another question asks, "Have you, or anyone close to you, every worked in the news media (television, newspapers, internet, radio, etc.) or entertainment media (Extra, TMZ, people magazine, etc.)?"

Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.

http://www.thewrap.com/music/articl...death-trial-mj-fans-need-not-apply-jury-83651

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Jackson family-AEG trial could last until summer, judge says

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Michael Jackson is a scene from the movie "This Is It," which was filmed during rehearsals for the live show that never happened. (Kevin Mazur / Sony Pictures)
By Jeff Gottlieb
April 2, 2013, 1:41 p.m.
The lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson&#8217;s mother and children blaming entertainment giant AEG for the singer&#8217;s death is expected to take more than four months to try, the judge said Tuesday.

The length of the trial was the court&#8217;s first concern as jury selection began Tuesday in a downtown courtroom where Jackson&#8217;s towering legacy will be pitted against a business enterprise that has had a profound influence on the entertainment scene in Los Angeles.

Thirty-five potential jurors were brought into Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos' courtroom and given a questionnaire to fill out to see who could take that much time from their personal and work lives. A second panel of 35 was scheduled to be given the same questionnaire in the afternoon.

Groups of jurors will continue to be brought in each day until a pool of 80 to 100 people has been chosen. From that group, attorneys will selected 12 jurors and five alternates who will decide the case.

Attorneys estimate that jury selection alone could take two to three weeks.

More than 60 news organizations from countries including Japan, France Germany and Australia have asked for seats to cover the trial, according to Pat Kelly, a court spokeswoman. There is space for roughly 10 reporters in the courtroom.

On Tuesday morning, Palazuelos heard a motion from CNN asking that the cable network be allowed to broadcast the trial live. The judge has not ruled on the motion.

The suit filed by Katherine Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II, alleges that AEG negligently hired and supervised Dr. Conrad Murray, who -- in an attempt to help the singer sleep -- gave him a fatal dose of the anesthetic propofil. They say that AEG pushed Jackson to prepare for a tour that he was not physically up to.

AEG says it was Jackson&#8217;s decision to hire Murray, and that the company recommended a British doctor.

Jackson died in 2009, two weeks before his "This Is It" tour was scheduled to debut in London.

Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-jackson-aeg-trial-20130402,0,3011209.story

 

[lidwinee]

Juror questionnaire http://amradaronline.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/katherine-jackson-vs-aeg-jury-questionnaire.pdf

 

[ivy]

morning session updates are now complete. please feel free to comment & discuss

 

[Vici]

Court saying opening statements in ~2 weeks.

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So in other words it will probably start on April 15?

 

[ivy]

So in other words it will probably start on April 15?

there's no set date. I personally wouldn't make any assumptions.

 

[LastTear]

I don't understand why the Jackson side are so keen on the cameras being there, whatever the evidence we will hear about it, are they hoping public opinion will swing the verdict by seeing KJ and maybe the children, the human element?

This is all such a circus, I'm kind of lost for words this evening. smh

Im not surprised by the jury form.

 

[MJnVA]

I need some coffee before I read all this.......

 

[luvmichaelsomuch]

"There is no public right of access to Michael Jackson's confidential medical records."

I agree with that. But apparently the prosecutors (with the family's permission...which was baffling) during the Murray trial thought the public had a right to view MJ's deceased body laying on a gurney.

 

[Petrarose]

The family wants the trial televised, because they think they will show a lot of truth about Michael's condition and AEG's actions and responsibility. We have 90 days for 1 allegation, so if the original allegations were kept, how long would the trial be? This will be a case of experts vs experts.

 

[jamba]

IMO the family wants the trial televised so they can play to the media and make it hard for AEG to fight back against the plaintiffs--2 young kids and an 82 yr old grandmother--all grieving.

 

[Tygger]

But apparently the prosecutors (with the family's permission...which was baffling) during the Murray trial thought the public had a right to view MJ's deceased body laying on a gurney.

Can you post where it was said the family gave permission for that?

 

[elusive moonwalker]

I don't understand why the Jackson side are so keen on the cameras being there, whatever the evidence we will hear about it, are they hoping public opinion will swing the verdict by seeing KJ and maybe the children, the human element?

This is all such a circus, I'm kind of lost for words this evening. smh

Im not surprised by the jury form.
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cameras creates more attention, more publicity and more money for interviews. and cnn get something back for supporting the family ie more attenion and ratings for when they show salacious moments on their channel.

 

[Bubs]

"A lawyer for the Jackson Estate, Patricia Millett, voiced concern over what would be revealed in open court, saying: "There is no public right of access to Michael Jackson's confidential medical records.".

Thank god there is someone looking after Michael ray:

"Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos also was urged by attorneys for the defendants, AEG Live, to consider issuing a gag order preventing the lawyers on both sides from commenting to the media during the trial."

I hope judge will grant this that either side is ordered to keep their mouths shut.


"Putnam also said print journalists are just as able to present an accurate presentation of the trial.
"The written-word journalist is more than capable of conveying what happens in this courtroom as the broadcast journalist," Putnam said."

Putnam is incorrect here, 2005 trial is prime example what print journalists present to the public.
If denying cameras in the court room means that Michael's medical records stays under the wraps, I hope judge deny them.

IMO the family wants the trial televised so they can play to the media and make it hard for AEG to fight back against the plaintiffs--2 young kids and an 82 yr old grandmother--all grieving.

That is the reason. They want to show that big bad AEG killed son and father of these grieving people.

 

[LastTear]

Thank god there is someone looking after Michael ray:

Just that one lone voice.... so sad, I can't stop crying today, got woken up by conrad murray singing to me and now just a feeling of sadness, this whole circus is messing with my head, and it is a circus, so many people wadding in, the fan community split, my total lack of understanding other fans wanting cameras and accepting that dragging Michael is a means to an end, and just this feeling that nobody, NOBODY is on Michael's side. If it was more than just negligent hiring I don't think I would feel so bad, you know, if I could see some clearer grey areas. Everyone is just in this for themselves, vying for position and greed.

I'm sorry, please just ignore me, I just needed to vent a little.

 

[ivy]

2nd day of jury selection.

I don't expect much different news today. 35 person panel will come in the morning and in the afternoon. (70 total). They would be asked if they can serve for 90 days. If they say no and explain their reasoning, they will be excused. The rest will fill the questionnaires.

They will continue doing this until they have a good number people that they can select the jury from.

 

[ivy]

2nd day updates

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1h
Judge Yvette Palazuelos is on the bench already. They will finish questioning of potential jurors from Panel B yesterday.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1h
First potential jurors panel for today, 35 in total, are in the hallway waiting to be called by the judge.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 42m
Panel C now in the courtroom. Judge is reading the statement of the case and admonishing them not to talk to anyone about the case.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 5m
So far, only 16 out of 70 potential jurors filled out the questionnaire. Everyone else has been excused for hardship.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 4m
Judge has ordered two more panels of 35 jurors for tomorrow and Friday. Total number of jurors to be screened by Friday: 280.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 3m
Judge wants a panel of 80 potential jurors 2 be back for the next phase of jury selection. They will pick 12 jurors and 5 alternates 4 trial

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1m
Fyi, judge has yet to rule on the camera request. As soon as she does, we'll bring you the decision. Do you think trial should be televised?

After hardship questioningin Panel C, 6 jurors were ordered to fill out the questionnaire, 4 were excused. Six to be questioned after lunch.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 2h
Judge Palazuelos recessed court for lunch break. We'll be back in session at1:30 pm.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 39m
Panel D, with another 35 potential jurors, getting into the courtroom right now to hear statement of the case and fill out hardship question

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 38m
First part of jury selection inching along. There are discussions they may have to bring more panels in both Monday and Tuesday.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 20m
Here's the tally this far: 105 potential jurors have been screened, 27 were ordered to fill out the questionnaire. 78 jurors were excused.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 17m
Only ABC7, some Michael Jackson fans and law students/paralegals present in the courtroom during this jury selection process. No one else.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1h
We are now on Panel E, with 45 potential jurors. They filled out the form about hardship and were ordered to come back tomorrow morning.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 16m
Session just ended for the day. In Panel D, only 1 juror filled out the questionnaire. Everyone else was dismissed due 2 financial hardship

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 15m
Tomorrow morning, Panel E will come back to be questioned for hardship. 45 people belong in that group.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 11m
For those keeping tally, out of the 140 potential jurors, only 28 were ordered to fill out the questionnaire. Everyone else was dismissed.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 9m
For those asking, Tom Snadden was not in the courtroom today. Only @ABC7, some Michael Jackson fans and law students/paralegals.


ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 7m
Jury selection resumes tomorrow morning at 10 am PT. We're going back to original courtroom, which is Dept 28.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 5m
Jurors ordered to answer the questionnaire are to return on Wednesday, April 10, for the next phase, when they will choose the 12 jurors.

 

[ivy]

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 28m
Day 3 of jury selection: 45 people from Panel E came to court to be questioned on financial hardship in case they had to serve for 90 days.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 25m
2 people said they're available and were given a questionnaire to fill out. Another 8 jurors were ordered to complete the questionnaire too.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 21m
37 jurors from Panel E were dismissed for hardship. The tally so far: out of 185 jurors, 36 filled out the questionnaire, 149 were excused.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 16m
Panel F with additional 35 people will be in court this afternoon for hardship questioning. Judge wants pool of 80 jurors for the next phase

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 15m
Since this is a slow process, parties expect to continue with other panels tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday, if necessary.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1m
Between now and next Wed, attorneys for both sides will read the questionnaires so they are ready to inquire about their biases/prejudices.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 2h
Waiting for afternoon session to begin. Because the courtroom is so small, judge allowing media/fans to seat in the jury box for now.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 1h
Panel F, w/ 35 prospective jurors, filled out hardship form. Attorneys are now reading them and will decide which ones should be questioned.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 18m
Session is concluded for the day. Another seven potential jurors from Panel F were ordered to fill out the questionnaire and return on Wed.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 17m
So far, here's the tally: 43 prospect jurors filled out the questionnaire, 177 were excused due to hardship, 220 total jurors were screened.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 15m
Another panel with 35 potential jurors are ordered for tomorrow morning. Judge Palazuelos wants a pool of 80 for the next phase. We're at 43

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 14m
The next phase of jury selection is called "voir dire", where attorneys will question each juror based on their answers to the questionnaire

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 13m
Attorneys/judge looking for 12 jurors and 5 alternates that will be fair and impartial to the parties. They must apply the law to the facts.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 9m
Judge admonished each juror not to read or watch news on TV/radio/Internet about this case. They must decide on evidence presented in court.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 9m
Media members and fans are ordered not to approach or talk to the jurors. They are completely off limits until the end of the trial.

ABC7 Court News ?@ABC7Courts 6m
On a side note: Judge Palazuelos has not yet ruled on our request for TV camera. As soon as she issues her order, we'll let you know.

 

[ivy]

Anthony McCartney ?@mccartneyAP 3h
Before the lunch break, Jackson civil jury pool grew to 66. In-person questioning has been pushed back until Monday, April 15th.

ABC7 Court News @ABC7Courts
Final tally off the day: 72 jurors filled out the questionnaire, 280 jurors have been excused for hardship, 360 jurors screened so far.

 

[Petrarose]

^April 15th, so it seems this trial will begin at the end of April. It seems many are not able to commit to this 90 day trial.

 

[windy09]

Thank you Ivy for all the updates.

This waiting for the jury selection feels very familiar...sigh.

 

[Petrarose]

I was hoping this thing will end by June 25, but now I do not think so. What a shame. I hope at least it is over by August.

 

[ivy]

Actually I did a little estimate

voir dire - the phase to select final 12 jurors + 5 alternates - is Monday April 15. If we say they finalize it in a day or two and the judge gives the jurors a few days to get their life in order, we can expect the trial to start by April 22. If we count 90 business days for trial that would bring us to August 23.