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[Shaddow]

I find it VERY interesting and intriguing that most of these jurors are more well versed and able to share their thoughts than I can here at WS. They are articulating soooo much better than my short quips here at WS.

So impressed with others going through voir dire, as I always do with others here at WS.

Kudos to folks who may be seated. #27 up next....

I agree. I need time to form a response. I'm not good on the fly...

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I agree. I need time to form a response. I'm not good on the fly...

Thanks. For some of us who have followed cases here prior, their answers and information is so beyond what I would say on the stand. I would waffle...... So many are firm and knowledgeable. Not a slam against the jury pool AT ALL... just saying that I'm a WS'er who is VERY impressed with other folks who don't follow trials and are jurors so knowledgeable... more than I.

I try to educate myself as I'm so very ignorant to many things... but these folks are above and beyond my ignorance. And I appreciate these trials and all of you folks to learn.

 

[Chelly]

Juror #27 assigned to jury. He is an IT guy.

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson

#DerekChauvinTrial - Now PJ28. Male. Originally filled out questionnaire saying he'd rather not be on the jury due to work, but has since changed his mind on that and could serve.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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13m

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ 28 - He’s avoided reading about the case since receiving the questionnaire except for unavoidable headlines. He’s seen a headline about “3rd degree” and prosecution would be in favor and defense wouldn’t.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Whoa.. a juror who is a JD is now going through voir dire.

Interesting testimony for sure!

3:30 pm her testimony at Watch live: Daylong coverage of Derek Chauvin jury selection

Again, the question is how do you resolve conflict. Again and again and again... this is a question for voir dire

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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11m

#DerekChauvinTrial - Defense uses a peremptory strike and PJ28 is dismissed. Defense has now used 4 of their 15 strikes.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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11m

#DerekChauvinTrial - Potential juror 98 never filled out the questionnaire. They have been in contact with her. She is in her late 70's and has opted out of jury service, which the judge said "is her right".
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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10m

#DerekChauvinTrial - Now PJ #29. Female. She's a practicing attorney.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Whoa.. a juror who is a JD is now going through voir dire.

Interesting testimony for sure!

3:30 pm her testimony at Watch live: Daylong coverage of Derek Chauvin jury selection

Again, the question is how do you resolve conflict. Again and again and again... this is a question for voir dire

That question "How do you resolve conflict?" has been asked each time by defense atty. It is a difficult one to answer off the top of one's head...IMO.

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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4m

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ29 female attorney. 2-yr-old daughter. She has seen the video taken by a bystander a few times on Instagram and CNN but has not sought out the full video herself.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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4m

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ29 - On the aftermath of #GeorgeFloyd's death, happenings in the community, she believes overall it was a negative on the community.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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4m

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ29 on questionnaire about feelings on Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter she marked the box "neutral".
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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1m

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ29 - She helped women in prison while in law school. She said that gave her a different view of our justice system, that not everyone has all the tools to defend themselves in the system.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Off audio now. Judge and lawyers apparently discussing how to proceed with this PJ, who happens to be attorney.

 

[Chelly]

#DerekChauvinTrial - PJ29 thinks she'd be a good juror as she has a great memory, legal background. Having a small child at home it's a big commitment, could be draining. Therefore, she marked "neutral" about wanting to be on the jury on the questionnaire.
@LawCrimeNetwork

 

[Chelly]

Only defense has questioned this PJ so far. I think the team is trying to decide weather to use up a precious "strike". Prosecution has yet to question PJ#29

 

[Chelly]

Cliffhanger: Judge recessing for 15 minutes.

 

[Shaddow]

This is going to be interesting...if they keep Juror #29.

 

[Shaddow]

Juror #29 is dismissed.