Jurors for Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico were selected on Tuesday, July 9. One potential juror said they would be "very biased" against the actor.
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Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer also asked the possible jurors if they were familiar with the case. Everyone except for two people raised their hands to signify they were. Two others were excused after they said they would not be able to be fair and impartial.
“I have read about the case and would be very biased against Mr. Baldwin," one person in the jury pool said.
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Baldwin's attorney, Alex Spiro, asked prospective jurors about gun safety and if they would rely on experts to ensure safety and not themselves alone. "Let's say you took your car to a mechanic. And you don't know anything about cars. And the mechanic told you it's safe. You'd believe him, wouldn't you?" he asked one person.
"Everyone knows you should check a gun before you fire it, whether it's real or a toy," one prospective male juror responded.