SC - Nine killed in Emanuel AME Church shooting, Charleston; Dylann Roof charged #2

[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 21m21 minutes ago
Juror 231 enters. Says parents know Felicia Sanders, but she doesn't know her. Doesn't think this would impact decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 23m23 minutes ago
Felicia Sanders, one of the survivors, used to do the next potential juror's mother's hair. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 22m22 minutes ago
The prospective juror says that relationship won't cause a conflict. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets @wis10

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 21m21 minutes ago
Juror 231 is partial to the death penalty, but doesn't really "see the point in it". Life w/o parole acceptable. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 21m21 minutes ago
She says she could vote for the death penalty "if I had no choice." #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets @wis10

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 20m20 minutes ago
Juror 231 says she feels capable of making a decision about imposing the death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 20m20 minutes ago
There's never a situation "where the death penalty is mandatory," Gergel responds. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets @wis10

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 18m18 minutes ago
Have to step outside for my noon live shot. I'll be back shortly with an update on what happened while I was gone.

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[YESorNO]

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Back in the media room. Had to step out for a liveshot. One female prospective juror qualified while I was out #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
By the way, right before 12 PM, the court unsealed Judge Gergel's order on allowing Roof to represent himself. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Here's an interesting excerpt. #sctweets #RoofTrial #DylannRoof @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Judge Gergel on Roof's demeanor when he asked to represent himself. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

had K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Apparently, #DylannRoof also told the court he wished to represent himself on Nov. 7 & Nov. 22. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Nov. 7: day jury selection was originally supposed to begin. Nov. 22: second day of Competency Hearing. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Back to potential juror at hand -- "I would object to striking her," says Roof. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Back in the media room. Judge strikes juror 232 for cause. Says she couldn't give definitive view on death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"Juror number 232 is struck for cause," Gergel says afterward. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Gergel says her religious views and views of death penalty disqualified her. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Gergel's order indicates that #DylannRoof actually opposed the 2-day Competency Evaluation last week. #sctweets #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"We -- against his wishes -- delayed the start of trial to pursue a competency hearing," the defense wrote. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Court on Dylann Roof's mental capacity: "extremely high IQ, there is not a cognitive impairment" #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster Retweeted
Meghan Palluconi ‏@Palluconi_Live5 3h3 hours ago
Juror 242 says her co-worker went to school with Roof, but says it will not affect her ability to sit on jury #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Juror 242 enters. Says would't let outside influences affect her decision. Judge qualifies juror 242. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Two remaining jurors in the morning group. Another is absent. But right now, they'll break for lunch #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
OVERALL JURY POOL: 34 people have qualified out of 70. 26 women, 8 men. 5 of the women are not white. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
So far today, 7 qualified and 3 struck. That makes cumulative total 34. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
And that means we're one qualification away from being halfway to 70. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof
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[YESorNO]

Carter Coyle Live 5 ‏@CarterCoyleWCSC 3h3 hours ago
NEW INFO: Doc unsealed in #RoofTrial showing more about his decision to represent himself.

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Karina Bolster Retweeted Carter Coyle Live 5
This document was filed BEFORE a judge granted Roof's motion to represent himself.
Unsealed Doc: Roof asked if there was a way to take away responsibility from his lawyers, but still keep them as to do "whatever I say."

Karina Bolster Retweeted
Carter Coyle Live 5 ‏@CarterCoyleWCSC 3h3 hours ago
Unsealed Doc: Roof didn't want the competency evaluation. #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster Retweeted
Carter Coyle Live 5 ‏@CarterCoyleWCSC 3h3 hours ago
Unsealed Doc: Court described Roof as having extremely high IQ and no cognitive impairment

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Waiting for court to come back in session. When that happens, judge will finish 1st panel questioning 2 potential jurors #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
So far in the first panel, 7 out of 12 potential jurors qualified for the jury pool. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Court back in session after lunch break. David Bruck tries to address court, but judge denies him. Says Roof must talk. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
#DylannRoof says he feels the selection process is being rushed. Judge Gergel disagrees with his statement. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"It would be helpful if you slowed down," Roof says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"I don't feel rushed at all," Gergel responds. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"I'm not going to slow down for some abstract reason of slowing down," Judge Gergel continues. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"I'm going to keep deliberately dealing with one juror after another," Gergel says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
"No objections from us, your honor," Prosecutor Jay Richardson chimes in. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Gergel says he'll gladly ask questions Roof has to any potential juror. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Gergel says he's been asking all the additional questions requested by the prosecution and the defense. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills Retweeted
Brody Burks ‏@brodyvburks 3h3 hours ago
Brody Burks Retweeted Chad K. Mills
Wherein a pro-se defendant learns that days spend litigating issues are *exhausting*.
Chad K. Mills@ChadKMills
"I'm not going to slow down for some abstract reason of slowing down," Judge Gergel continues. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Juror 256 enters. She's a black woman. Says she recognizes a name on potential witness list - it's a different person. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Next potential juror is a female. She left one of the death penalty questions blank on questionnaire. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3h3 hours ago
Juror 256 left ? blank in questionnaire about death penalty. In court says with a "horrible crime" death penalty okay. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 256 wrote death penalty imposed if intentional murders done on single/multiple people & if race/religion involved #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3h3 hours ago
Potential juror said she'd consider the death penalty for a "horrible" crime. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She believe it should "always" be imposed when a person murders another. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
And, because of that, she's struck for cause. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge asks juror 256 to step outside. Judge feels her responses don't make her eligible. No objections. Juror 256 struck #chsnews #RoofTrial
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[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 enters. He's a man. Says he doesn't know anyone personally on witness list. Knows of Joe Riley. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He says he would "weigh the issues" when decided death or life in prison w/o parole. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He says death penalty should always be imposed if someone's murders another and malice is there. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 wrote intentional murder should "always" receive death penalty. Today he says "no", depends on circumstances. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 steps outside. Judge feels he should be struck for his views on the death penalty. Prosecution objects. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Prosecution feels in this moment, juror 259 can't think of certain factors to not impose death penalty. Could change. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 back in courtroom. Judge asks question about multiple intentional murders & if death penalty should be imposed #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 says it depends on the circumstances. For example, if suspect shows remorse, etc. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Now, he clarifies -- no death if the person feels some remorse. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Now, after explanation from Gergel, he says the death penalty shouldn't "always" be imposed for murder. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
But, he says death penalty should "always" be imposed for someone who murders multiple people. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 259 steps out after answering questions. Prosecution has no objections, Roof says none, then Bruck nudges him. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel moves to strike him for cause. Richardson, the prosecutor, objects. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He says a murderer who shows remorse might be able to "get their Hell" from jail instead. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
After Gergel questions potential juror, Roof says, "No motion." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Bruck stops him. Whispers to him. Roof then asks for the potential juror to be struck. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Roof wants strike juror 259. Judge grants. Govt objects. Judge says juror can't individually choose between life/death. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge grants Roof's motion to strike. Juror 259 struck from panel. First panel of potential jurors is complete. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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[YESorNO]

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
The next group of potential jurors enters the courtroom to be sworn in. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
One is absent. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Based on their voices it sounds like there are 12 women, and 2 men in this panel of potential jurors. #chsnews #RoofTria

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Each prospective juror sits in the witness chair during voir dire. Gergel attempts to have a friendly rapport w/ each #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
All other potential jurors exit. Juror 261 stays. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 261 says life w/o parole depends on crime, laws, and facts provided in case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 261 also says the death penalty depends on the laws of the state and facts provided in case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She says she doesn't know much about the case. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She also says she doesn't have an opinion if the death penalty should be imposed. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 261 feels she can remain impartial during the trial. Would weigh all factors before making a decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 261 says she had a brother who worked a correctional facility but doesn't think it would impact decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 261 says she prays over the #MotherEmanuel incident every day. For the families of the victims and for #DylannRoof #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge asks juror 261 to step outside. Prosecution/defense no objections. Judge qualifies juror 261. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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[YESorNO]

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 enters. She's a woman. Says she knows someone on witness list. Also says she knew a victim. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 says knowing a victim may affect how she views the case. "It would be tough to [sit on the jury]". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 says she was at her own bible study when the #MotherEmanuel shooting happened. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"I feel that a murder in this capacity that the death penalty is appropriate," she wrote. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel asks her to explain that answer. "He killed 9 people," she responds. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Now, she clarifies, "If it's proven. I wasn't there." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 feels if person intentionally kills 1 person: "always" no death penalty, if multiple: "Always" death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
As juror 271 explains stance on death penalty for someone killing multiple ppl, #DylannRoof looks at notes from Bruck. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster Retweeted
Meghan Palluconi ‏@Palluconi_Live5 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271: "A lot of churches had bible study that Wednesday. It could have been the church I was in." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 now changes view of death penalty for "multiple murders". Says it all depends on circumstances provided. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She believes that, even though she identifies w/ the victims, she could be fair and impartial. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"If you intentionally take somebody's life and you knew nothing about these people ... you don't deserve your life," she says. #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Meanwhile, one of Roof's "standby" attorneys, Kimberly Stevens, passes Roof a sticky note. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 says the race of #DylannRoof and victims would not affect her impartiality. #chsnews #RoofTrial.

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 has a son who she would have to pick up/ drop off at school. Says she could work out transportation beforehand #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel asks the potential juror to step out. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 271 steps out. No objections from prosecution. Roof consults w/ standby counsel. Moves to strike b/c knew victim. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
No questions from the gov't. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Long pause from Roof when asked for questions as he continues to talk to "standby" counsel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Roof objects. "Move to strike based on relationship," he says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Inconsistency ... she changed her answers," Roof says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"I think she's bringing too many opinions," Roof says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gov't responds in support of the potential juror. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Roof feels juror 271 is bringing too many opinions if she qualifies. Prosecution feels she would need to know facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"First of all, I like her very much," Gergel says. "I just don't put people w/ contact w/ victims on juries." @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge says he likes her very much, but doesn't put people who knew victims on juries. Result: judge strikes juror 271. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"May I be heard on that," Prosecutor asks. "I thought you already had been," the judge responds. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTri

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Thank you, your honor," Richardson says as he sits down. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 enters. She's a woman. Says she doesn't recognize anyone on the potential witness list. #chsnews #RoofTria

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 says she isn't for or against the death penalty. Feels life without parole acceptable also. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 says she's confident imposing either life w/o parole or the death penalty depending on the facts in the case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She's served on a jury for a death penalty case before. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Are you up for doing this again?" Gergel asks. "Yes sir," she answers. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She says that case was tried about 4-5 years ago in Charleston County. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 says case was from 4 yrs ago in Charleston Co. courts. Says decision shouldn't affect her from being impartial #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She clearly knows what she's doing. Answering the questions appropriately. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 feels she could be a fair and impartial juror in this case. Would have an open mind. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 steps out. Prosecution no objections. Roof consults with Bruck. Has questions for juror. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She steps out. No questions from gov't. Roof still talking to standby counsel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel leans back in chair with hand on cheek. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Roof wants to know about other death penalty case. "Did she agree w/ others in jury?" Wants to know about circumstances. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"I'm sorry. One second," he says as he looks back down at some papers. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"My question is, when she was on the jury, ... did she genuinely agree w/ the other people," he says to Gergel. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel asks potential juror about the prior case. "I think his last name was Dixon," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 back. Says person's last name was Dixon. Says she cast her vote for death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge asks about juror 273's brother who was murdered. Said she was angry. The suspect served 40 years in jail. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 says the man was released last year. She says she is at peace now. Juror steps out. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Potential juror steps back out. Gergel scratches head and rocks in chair as Roof talks to standby counsel. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Prosecution has no motions/objections. Roof proposes more questions. Wants to know if this case is worse than the other. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Roof stands up. Asks if she'd want to give the death penalty more in this case since there are more victims. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Does the fact you once voted for death" make it any easier to vote for it a second time, Gergel asks her. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"No," she responds. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 back. Judge asks if proven there are more than 1 victim, would that automatically impose death penalty? "No" #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She says there was one victim in the previous capital case in which she served as a juror. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 273 feels she can remain impartial during the case. Prosecution no motions/objections. Judge qualifies juror 273. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
With all that said, Gergel qualifies her. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 enters. She's a woman. Claims the word "always" isn't applicable for death penalty for every kind of murder. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
For a little while, my Tweets will be a bit more sporadic. Preparing some scripts for @wis10. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge asks if crime happened at a church if that would impact decision. Juror 274 says "no", would need to look at facts #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 says brother does criminal work (lawyer) in Georgia. Says it would affect her decision in this case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 says has children. Oldest 17 years old. Says the age would affect decisions in this case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 says her coworker lost a loved one in the #MotherEmanuel shooting. Doesn't work directly with the person. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 steps outside. Prosecution has questions. Wants clarification on questionnaire answer re: "white supremacy". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Roof wants to hear about mitigating factors for death penalty/life without parole. Juror 274 brought back in. #chsnes #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 clarifies "white supremacy" comment was about this case. Curious about background of #DylannRoof - family life. #chsnes #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 274 steps out. Prosecution/defense no motions/objections. Judge qualifies juror 274. Mid-afternoon break. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
OVERALL UPDATE: 37 jurors qualify in jury pool. 29 women, 8 men. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
In 2nd panel, 3 out of 14 potential jurors in the panel have qualified. So far have only questioned 4 of them. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
10 more potential jurors to go in the 2nd panel. Court marshals say the judge will likely go through all of them today. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
My colleague @CarterCoyleWCSC says family members of the victims seem somewhat frustrated when Roof pauses or prolongs a question #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Mid-afternoon break over. Court back in session. Juror 277 enters. He's a man. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 277 says he would need more information from case before imposing the death penalty or life without parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 277 understands he would have to weigh all evidence and mitigating factors before making a decision on sentence. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 277 says he's capable to voting for life without parole or the death penalty depending on facts of the case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Stepping outside for the 4 live shot. Will update on this juror when I get back
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 53m53 minutes ago
Now juror 302 is in the courtroom. She's a woman. Roof has follow up questions for her. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 51m51 minutes ago
Judge deems juror 302 as qualified after he asks her several follow up questions. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 47m47 minutes ago
Next potential juror knows Felicia Sanders, Tyrone Sanders, and possibly Mayor Joe Riley (all potential witnesses) #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 49m49 minutes ago
Juror 315 enters. He's a man. Knows Felicia Sanders (survivor) through his wife., and also Tyron Sanders. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 48m48 minutes ago
Juror 315 knew Susie Jackson, also knows Mrs. Sanders. Says he attended funeral for Tywanza Sanders. Met 1 time. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 47m47 minutes ago
Juror 315 wasn't close with Tywanza. Says it wouldn't affect his service as a juror. As for Susie Jackson, met 1 time. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
I think it's safe to say that Roof has done more talking/questioning today than he did Mon. & Tues. combined. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 42m42 minutes ago
Juror 315 wrote no for "always" death penalty for single murder, multiple murders, racial murder. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 42m42 minutes ago
Juror 315 says he said no because would need to know all facts before making a decision about the death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 46m46 minutes ago
"I have no views [on the death penalty]," he indicated on the questionnaire. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 48m48 minutes ago
He has no views on life in prison w/ no parole either. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 48m48 minutes ago
But, he says he could vote for either life w/o parole or death depending on the facts of the case. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 46m46 minutes ago
"Do you feel like you could be a fair and impartial juror in this case?" Gergel asks. "Yes, your honor," he responds. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
Judge asks him to step out. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
No follow-up questions from the gov't or Roof. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 41m41 minutes ago
Juror 315 steps out. Roof moves to strike juror because of his relationship to victim. Judge responds he met them 1 time #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 46m46 minutes ago
Roof moves to strike him "because of the relationship" to victims. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 42m42 minutes ago
Judge "I watched his demeanor, and reaction. I think he can be a fair and impartial juror." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
"It seems to be a very remote relationship," responds Judge Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
"Anything else you want to add, Mr. Roof?" Gergel says. "Yes!" answers Roof. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
Roof argues passionately in support of striking the potential juror because of the relationship. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 41m41 minutes ago
Roof reads off the answer to one of his questionnaire questions. Judge agrees to bring juror 315 back in. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 45m45 minutes ago
Gergel brings potential juror back into the room to question him further about Roof's point. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 40m40 minutes ago
Judge asks juror 315 about relationship to victims. Asks how big of deal event was in his household since wife related #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 44m44 minutes ago
"To me personally, you know, I don't have that connection," he answers about relationship to victims #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 40m40 minutes ago
Juror 315 says it was a "big deal", but says it didn't affect him too much. Says family lives in NY & wouldn't impact. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 44m44 minutes ago
He works for @Boeing. All of his other family members live in NY. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 44m44 minutes ago
Sent back out. No motion from gov't. Gergel asks Roof. "One moment," he says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 43m43 minutes ago
Roof restates his previous objection. Gergel qualifies the prospective juror anyway. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 39m39 minutes ago
Juror 318 enters. Judge asks if would impose the death penalty. "No". Juror steps outside. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 42m42 minutes ago
"I am not sure how I feel if the death penalty came up on the table," the next prospective juror wrote. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 42m42 minutes ago
Gergel explains that the 12 jurors would have to vote unanimously for the death penalty. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 42m42 minutes ago
She says she wouldn't be able to vote for it, even if facts supported it. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 41m41 minutes ago
Gergel sent her out quickly (as if to prepare to strike), but both gov't and Roof supported bringing her back in. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 40m40 minutes ago
Prosecution wants to ask more questions. Juror 318 brought back in. Almost appears judge wants to speed up process. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 40m40 minutes ago
Juror 318 says she has strong Catholic ties. Imposing the death penalty could weigh heavily on her mind. "We're pro-life" #chsnew #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 40m40 minutes ago
Still not looking good: She says her religious views would prevent her from considering death penalty. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 40m40 minutes ago
Now, she steps back out, and this time, no objections from Gov't or Roof. "Motion to strike is granted," Gergel says. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 38m38 minutes ago
Next potential juror says she is up to the task of possibly imposing the death penalty. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 33m33 minutes ago
And she's qualified after Gergel asked her a quick question at Roof's request. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 38m38 minutes ago
Juror 315 steps out. Roof still objects. Judge doesn't find relationship hinders. Judge qualifies juror 315. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 37m37 minutes ago
Juror 323 enters. She's a woman. Says she confident she could vote death penalty or life w/o parole depending on facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 36m36 minutes ago
Juror 323 says she doesn't have an idea about what the sentence should be in this case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 38m38 minutes ago
Next potential juror says she is up to the task of possibly imposing the death penalty. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 36m36 minutes ago
Juror 323 says she has had conversations about #MotherEmanuel shooting. Brief conversations about the case via news. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 33m33 minutes ago
Juror 323 steps out. Roof wants to know if juror would stand up for own conclusion. Juror back. Says "Yes". QUALIFIES. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 10m10 minutes ago
Back in the media room after a quick break outside for live shots. Juror 331, a woman, qualifies. Juror 334 in room now. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 5m5 minutes ago
Juror 334 believes shes capable of imposing the death penalty or life without parole depending on facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Juror 334 says hasn't heard of case since questionnaire. "I don't even like watching the news." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Juror 334 says her daughter works as an EMT for Charleston Co. Doesn't think that would impact decision. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
Juror 334 steps out. Roof wants to ask juror about what factors would decide death penalty or life w/o parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Juror 334 back. Says would look at all factors. Says there isn't a particular factor that outweighs the other. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Juror 334 says she would listen long and hard about the facts presented. There's not one thing that stands out. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago
Gergel thinks she already answered that question, but he calls her back to clarify anyway. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 8m8 minutes ago
She says she would consider all the factors on the table. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
And with that, she's qualified. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2m2 minutes ago
Juror steps out. Judge deems juror 334 as qualified. Juror 336 enters. She's a woman. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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