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

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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 182 brought in courtroom. He's a man. Says he feels confident imposing death penalty and/or life w/o parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
"Defendant has to be proven guilty, before can decide on what kind of sentence." Juror 182 #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 182 says he's confident he could come up with a verdict either death penalty/life w/o parole with facts provided. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 182 says he's seen headlines for case, but has tried to avoid. Says they haven't changed views on questionnaire. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 182 steps out. No objections. Judge deems juror 182 qualifies. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 183 brought in. She's a woman. Wrote death penalty may be an option that needs to be considered for murder. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 183 says she doesn't have an opinion on what Roof's sentence should be at this point. Look at all facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 183 says she's capable of voting for both the death penalty and life w/o parole if that's what it comes down to. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 183 works in a traffic dept. The company does interact with the media. Says this should not affect impartiality. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 59m59 minutes ago
Juror 183 says people have talked to her about #MotherEmanuel shooting. "Deep sadness, and prayer for all concerned." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 58m58 minutes ago
Juror 183 says experience from then shouldn't affect her impartiality. Understands difference btw compassion & the law. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 56m56 minutes ago
Juror 183 is open to considering death penalty and life without parole depending on what facts are presented. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 53m53 minutes ago
Juror 183 wrote she would pray about jury service. Says she wouldn't let religion get in way of verdict. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 52m52 minutes ago
Juror 183 steps outside. Prosecution/defense no objections. Judge deems juror 183 qualifies. 10 min afternoon break now. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 31m31 minutes ago
Court back in session. Juror 186 called into room. Wrote she never formed opinion about death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 31m31 minutes ago
Juror 186 says she's not for or against death penalty. "Would depends on the circumstances". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 29m29 minutes ago
Juror 186 says she doesn't have an opinion on a sentence in this case without the facts presented in court. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 28m28 minutes ago
Juror 186 says she has tried to avoid the case when on TV or in newspaper. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 28m28 minutes ago
Juror 186 steps outside. Prosecution/defense no objections. Judge deems juror 186 qualified. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 5m5 minutes ago
Sorry for the delay. Had to step outside for a live shot. Just came in and heard that juror 197, a man, qualifies. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 40s40 seconds ago
Juror 199 (a woman) answers questions now. Says she could impose death penalty. Has heard about case since questionnaire #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 53s53 seconds ago
Juror 199 says the race of the suspect/victims wouldn't prevent her from being an impartial juror. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 34s34 seconds ago
Juror 199 steps outside. Prosecution has folo up ?s, believes juror is an acquaintance of a victim's family member. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 39s40 seconds ago
Juror 199 back in room. Judge asks if she knows great niece of a victim (Susie Jackson). Juror says "Yes, I know Gale". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 26s26 seconds ago
Juror 199 says she knows of Gale Jackson (sp?) b/c her husband works with her. Doesn't feel it would make her impartial. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 9s9 seconds ago
After several questions from the judge, juror 199 steps outside. Qualifies juror 199. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 4m4 minutes ago
Juror 208 (final juror of day) says she could impose death penalty or life w/o parole depending on all facts of the case #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 5m5 minutes ago
"I have no definite opinions for or against the death penalty," wrote the next potential juror. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"I believe that if you do a horrific tragedy on someone else, then the death penalty should be imposed," she says. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 3m3 minutes ago
Juror 208 believes her religious beliefs would influence her decisions. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"I believe that some people are mental disturbed and they may not know what's going on," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
With that said, she says she'd be able to consider all evidence and mitigating factors before making decision. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1m1 minute ago
Juror 208 steps outside. Prosecution has follow up questions for her. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
Roof asked for a follow-up question. Long pause as Bruck whispers to him. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 17s17 seconds ago
Juror 208 called back in room. Judge asks her questions from prosecution/defense. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 3m3 minutes ago
"She said that if you do a horrific tragedy to someone else the death penalty should be imposed," Roof says. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
"My question would be if someone commits multiple intentional murders or a murder because of a victim's race" ... does that constitute...

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2m2 minutes ago
...something "horrific," Roof says to Judge Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 17s17 seconds ago
Potential juror says she'd need to hear all evidence before making a decision. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 42s42 seconds ago
She is qualified. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 34s35 seconds ago
Gergel prepares to adjourn. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 33s34 seconds ago
But first, a change for tomorrow. They'll question 15 jurors in the afternoon tomorrow. 12 in the morning. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 25s25 seconds ago
The government apparently plans to file a response on the role of standby counsel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 19s19 seconds ago
Gergel, again, says he's satisfied with how things have been going. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 5s5 seconds ago
Hearing is adjourned. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial
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New tweeter Karina Bolster :

Reporter for @Live5News (WCSC) in Charleston, SC. Former softball player @Suffolk_U.

https://twitter.com/KRBolster

I like her as she is more detailed, so think I'll post her tweets and Chad's.

 

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Meg KinnardVerified account ‏@MegKinnardAP 10m10 minutes ago Charleston, SC
Court has wrapped up for the day. So far, 27 potential jurors have been qualified for #DylannRoof's trial. Court resumes tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 4m4 minutes ago South Carolina, USA
Breakdown of potential jurors qualified after the afternoon break. 20 were qualified today. #sctweets #RoofTrial #DylannRoof @wis10

 

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UVA Law SchoolVerified account ‏@UVALaw 3m3 minutes ago
Dylann Roof may not serve as his own counsel for entire church shooting trial, says Prof. Richard Bonnie @MailOnline

US church shooter to represent self at trial

"Legal experts say mistakes made by a defendant acting as his or her own lawyer -- without legal training -- can be especially damaging in a case involving capital punishment.
"I don't see any circumstance where it won't be self-destructive," said James Coleman of Duke Law School...

Juries tend to react negatively to a defendant acting as his own counsel, possibly interpreting the maneuver as making a mockery of the court and the defendant's alleged crimes.

Roof will be disadvantaged in not knowing court rules and the ins and outs of legal strategy, but that may not matter to the accused killer, Coleman suggested.
"He'll be a loose cannon and basically can severely disrupt the trial," said Coleman.
"He may not care. He may be using this as his last hurrah."

Richard Bonnie of the University of Virginia School of Law said that defendants sometimes choose to represent themselves because of a fundamental disagreement with their lawyers about the essence of the defense strategy, including their feelings about receiving the death penalty.

Bonnie cautioned against assuming Roof would continue to serve as his own counsel the entire trial. Roof’s attorneys, including renowned death penalty attorney David Bruck, have so far remained seated beside Roof as standby counsel, though Roof is acting alone in court as his lawyer..."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/af...-massacre-defendant-represent-self-trial.html
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Is Dylann Roof trying to get "death by jury" in Charleston trial? Some experts think so.

"...the professed white nationalist who is charged with hate crimes for the June 2015 shooting deaths of nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, may be accepting "death by jury," said defense and jury selection experts monitoring the case. His former defense team, who are now acting as stand-by counsel, had exhausted attempts to avoid the death penalty.

"Sometimes when people self-represent, whether it's a death penalty case or not, they just lay down," Chris Adams, an experienced criminal defense attorney with his own law practice in Charleston, said in a phone interview Monday. "They don't ask any questions or make objections."

Roof's actions in court on Monday seemed to point to that possibility, Adams said..."

https://mic.com/articles/160566/is-...leston-trial-some-experts-think-so#.izEAGs38j

(Dylann Roof's defense team is pictured outside of the federal courthouse in Charleston, South Carolina.Source: Chuck Burton/AP)
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(Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Richardson, one of the prosecutors in the Dylann Roof case, is seen outside of the federal courthouse in Charleston, South Carolina.Source: Chuck Burton/AP)
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Dylann Roof to Represent Himself at Trial in Charleston Church Shootings

"...It is uncommon but not unprecedented for capital defendants to represent themselves, and they typically do not fare well....

Death penalty experts said capital defendants at times chose to represent themselves to keep out evidence of their mental or emotional conditions, even though such evidence may provide the best chance to save their lives.

In Mr. Roof’s case, said John Blume, a death penalty authority at Cornell Law School, “his desire to keep his mental capacity under wraps has really jeopardized the jury’s ability to make an accurate assessment of his moral culpability.”

However, the decision could provide Mr. Roof with an unobstructed forum for his white supremacist views.

“Key issues never get raised because the defendant knows nothing about the law,” said Robert Dunham, the executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center. “And often with mentally ill defendants whose murders were a product of their mental illness, they will attempt to justify their conduct instead of presenting evidence that their mental illness makes them less culpable.”

The judge’s decision is likely to make Mr. Roof’s trial even more traumatic for survivors and family members. “When an emotionally disturbed defendant is permitted to cross-examine those witnesses and ask questions that may be based on a delusional view of reality, it only makes things worse,” Mr. Dunham said."

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/28/us/dylann-roof-charleston-massacre.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0
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BBM This is what I think Roof is going to do in his trial, IMO. We'll see. :thinking:

 

[Alice253]

Yes or No - Thank you so much for keeping up with the tweets and keeping us up to date! I really appreciate it.

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How to prevent accused hate crime shooter Dylann Roof from trial theatrics (podcast- 17:51 minutes)

"...How will the judge prevent the trial from becoming a spectacle, a platform for racist rhetoric, and another attack on victims who Roof might question? If convicted, could Roof's "pro se representation" increase the risk of an appeal based on his own supposed incompetence representing himself?

Guest:
Eric L. Muller, Professor of Law, University of North Carolina School of Law"

http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtal...-prevent-accused-hate-crime-shooter-dylann-r/
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 18h18 hours ago
UPDATE FOR TUESDAY: 20 people qualified for jury pool (13 women, 7 men). 3 of women qualified - not white. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 18h18 hours ago
TO DATE: 27 people have qualified overall for the jury pool in the #DylannRoof federal murder case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
In 5 minutes day 3 of #DylannRoof's federal jury selection will resume. 28 potential jurors expected to be called today. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
1st session in day 3 of #DylannRoof's jury selection will have 13 potential jurors. 2nd session will have 15. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Attorneys present in courtroom right now. Roof has just been brought in. His standby counsel is showing him paperwork. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
#DylannRoof's standby attorneys explain their role going forward in a filing this morning. #RoofTrial @wis10 #sctweets

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Standby counsel understand that [Roof] would discharge us, if we were to undermine his objectives," attorneys wrote. #RoofTrial #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
According to the filing, this is what #DylannRoof wants from his standby attorneys. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

 

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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Looks like there are more families present of #MotherEmanuel victims. #DylannRoof appears in jail jumpsuit. Judge enters #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Right now, Roof is sitting beside those standby attorneys. He's still in the lead seat at the table. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
We're underway. Roof says he'd like Gergel to let his standby counsel have more active role in jury selection. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Roof asks judge if he would let his standby counsel assist him in posing ?s 2 jurors & making objections 2 strike jurors #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge feels if his standby counsel were to become "co-counsel" it would become "chaotic". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
"I told you this would be a challenging and daunting endeavor." Judge tells Roof #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"I think you're encountering what I told you that this is a challenging and daunting endeavor to do by yourself," he tells Roof #DylannRoof

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Roof sounds frustrated as Judge denies him. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
It would be "chaotic, and I'm not going to allow it," says Gergel. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge denies Roof's motion. Adds he can always make a motion to let his former counsel represent him again. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Can you-- can you-- can you let David speak?" a stuttering Roof asks. Gergel denies him again. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills Retweeted
Brody Burks ‏@brodyvburks 2h2 hours ago
Brody Burks Retweeted Chad K. Mills
*Thus far*, I'd agree, since they haven't been explaining objections. But they're seeking an expansion of role that crosses the line, IMO.

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
And by David, he means David Bruck, his renowned attorney who's now part of his "standby counsel." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge Gergel says he would take a motion under-review if Roof wants to have David Bruck represent him again. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Panel 1 was supposed to have 13 potential jurors, but it appears one is missing. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Sounds like the first panel in day 3 of #DylannRoof's jury selection has 10 women, and 2 men - all based off voices. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Day 3 of jury selection should begin momentarily. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Yet again, #DylannRoof is wearing a white and gray striped jail jumpsuit. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
The first group of jurors is coming in now. I believe it's a group of 13. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Folks, we are not in a rush," Judge Gergel tells prospective jurors. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
CORRECTION: 1st panel sounds like it has 9 women, 3 men. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
All potential jurors are escorted out of room. Juror 196 left in the room. This is the juror who didn't show up Tuesday. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Current potential juror is a reverend who knows Rev. Manning of Emanuel A.M.E. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 says he knows several people on the potential witness list. One is current #MotherEmanuel Rev. Eric Manning. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He knows several of the potential witnesses. Some are close friends. He'll likely be disqualified. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 says he might give more weight to Manning's testimony. Also knows of Jennifer Pinkney - would do same. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He also knows Tony Grant, who works in finance and lives in #ColumbiaSC, another potential witness. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 says he is a member of the AME community. His church is in the same regional as #MotherEmanuel. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He says personal involvement with one of the victims would likely create a problem. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 says he attended Clementa Pinkney's funeral service. "I'm still grieving his loss." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"I still grieve to that loss," he says of the late Clementa Pinckney. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
He says he would not vote for the death penalty in any way under the current system. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 says he has issues with the death penalty. Says wouldn't impose with the way things are now. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 196 steps outside. Prosecution/defense no objections. Judge strikes juror 196. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 enters. She's a woman. Says she doesn't know of anyone on the potential witness list. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Next up is a female. "There are certain circumstances that warrant the death penalty," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 wrote would need to consider all factors before imposing the death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 feels she could be a fair/impartial juror after hearing all facts of case. Could impose life w/o parole/death. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
"This is a terrible thing for these people to be killed like this." Juror 209 wrote about the situation @ #MotherEmanuel #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 says imposing death penalty or life w/o parole would depend on a variety of circumstances. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 says she's tried to avoid the local news and anybody talking about this case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 steps out. Roof has question. "Can you give example of circumstances to warrant life sentence vs death penalty"#chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"Could you ask her to give an example of what would be the circumstances of a life sentence," Roof says. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Roof stuttered through that question to the judge. He sounds nervous. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
The judge, by the way, indicated that he thought that question had already been answered. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Nevertheless, the prospective juror was called back in to clarify. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Judge agrees to ask. Juror 209 comes back in. Factors: "If proved that it was premeditated" or "mental illness". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She says, "I would have to look at everything." The judge replies, "Very good." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 209 steps out. No objections from prosecution/defense. Juror 209 qualifies. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 enters. She's a woman. Says death penalty and life w/o parole may be acceptable punishments for murder. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Next prospective juror: "If the crime is great enough, I believe the death penalty may be appropriate." @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She says she'd need to weigh ALL the evidence in the penalty phase. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
She was a law student for three semesters then a paralegal for several years. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 has a background in law. She was a paralegal in Charleston area from 2008-2011. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 says she watched the news the night the #MotherEmanuel shooting happened, but hasn't followed case since. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 says she would listen to all facts before making a decision on innocence or guilt in this case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 steps outside. Prosecution has questions. Wants to follow up on 3 semesters of law school. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Prosecution wants to know what kind of criminal law classes juror 214 took while in law school. Also name of professor. #chsnews #RoofTiral

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
"That's a curious question," Gergel says with a smile. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Gergel says he doesn't necessarily agree w/ Bruck but would love to take his class at Washington & Lee Univ. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 says she may have taken criminal law in school. Doesn't remember professor or much about class. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 214 steps outside. No objections from counsel. Judge qualifies juror 214. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 223 doesn't know any potential witnesses. Wrote she doesn't have a view on death penalty or life w/o parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 2h2 hours ago
Next up, another female, says she'd want the facts in front of her to make an opinion on the death penalty. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 2h2 hours ago
Juror 233 says in court would have to look at all facts of the case before deciding on life w/ parole or death penalty. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 233 understands her duty as a juror to weight all circumstances & facts. Understands innocent until proven guilty #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
She says she understands that #DylannRoof comes into the courtroom presumed innocent. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 233 posted picture of palmetto tree of doves to "show support for the families". Says she's lived here whole life. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
She did post the flag of nine doves on her Facebook page. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Having posted that picture, she says she doesn't think this will affect her impartiality as a potential juror. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Judge calls for sidebar after the comment. Counsel moves to speak with the judge. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"Let me turn off the microphone," Gergel says. Roof and attorneys stand up and approach the bench. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Quick sidebar. Speaker is back on. Says she has heard about case since filling out questionnaire. Heard in a news tease. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 233 steps outside. No objections from prosecution. Roof has question. Juror 233 back in room. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
Roof does ask a question if she'd be able to stand up for her opinion against the eleven other jurors. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"Absolutely," she tells the judge. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Judge asks if juror is willing to stand up for her opinion if all other jurors have a different opinion. "Yes" #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
She's qualified. No objections. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Judge qualifies juror 233. Juror 225 brought in. Sounds like a woman. Wrote she favors death penalty on some questions. #chsnews #RoofTrial

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Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
Next up is a male. On his questionnaire, he didn't indicate his view of the death penalty. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
CORRECTION: Juror 233 is a man. Very hard to hear him in the microphone. Says willing to look at all facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 233 says in court he would impose death penalty for single intentional murder. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"I think I'm confused," the prospective juror says about his answer to the death penalty. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTria

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"We think what is apparent is confusion about what these questions are asking," says gov't. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 233 appears to be having a tough time answering ?s from judge during selection process. Barely formed sentence. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
CORRECTION - all of the prior tweets are supposed to be juror 225 NOT 233. Sorry it's Wednesday! #chsnews

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
Gov't prosecutor, Jay Richardson, tells Gergel he needs to ask the potential jurors clearer questions. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 225 steps outside. Judge wants to strike him for "always" imposing death penalty in certain circumstance. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Prosecution feels jurors are getting confused about wording in ?s from questionnaire. Judge says he has changed answers. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Judge believe juror 225 understands the questions now, and is telling the truth and being honest. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Defense doesn't object to juror 225 strike. Juror 225 official struck from the list. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 enters. She's a woman. Says she doesn't oppose the death penalty. Also views punishment for life w/o parole. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
Next potential juror, a female, says she'd like to hear both sides before forming an opinion. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"Every case is different, in my mind," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 wrote she wouldn't "always" vote on the death penalty in a case. Says needs to look at circumstances in case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 says she's not opposed to death penalty because it can bring "definite closure" to families in tragedy. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 says she's "open-minded" about a decision and it would all depends on what facts are presented in the case. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 wrote there are always consequences for our actions. Wrote she felt bad for victims and bad for Roof. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 says she works with a diverse group of people. Has talked about crime and racial tensions with them before. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 says she hears a "blurb" on the news, and tries to turn off right away. Hasn't discussed with others. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 steps outside. Prosecution has question about one of her answers in court today. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 wrote, "feels bad for victim and Roof who has to live with this every day". Prosecution wants clarification. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
Gov't has some follow-up questions about discussions potential juror had with coworkers after incident. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
The comment she made being questioned: "Some people may be looking for a way out." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Roof has no questions. Juror 226 brought back into the courtroom. Judge will ask her prosecution's questions. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
She also said that she feels badly for the victims and the defendant. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 1h1 hour ago
"Maybe he grew up in a place where hatred was taught," she says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 says she feel bad for Roof, not knowing anything, maybe he grew up with hatred. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Judge asks if a particular sentence would "teach something"? Juror 226 says not one more than the other. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
Juror 226 believes redemption can be used to live a life of correction, & being saved. Also when feel remorse for action #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 1h1 hour ago
After answering numerous questions from judge. Juror 226 steps outside. No objections. Juror 226 qualifies. #chsnews #RoofTri

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 60m60 minutes ago
"Um, can we have a break," Roof asks after Gergel qualifies another potential juror. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 59m59 minutes ago
"We certainly can," Gergel responds. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 60m60 minutes ago
Court now in mid-morning break. So far 4 jurors have qualified this morning. All are women. Not sure of race yet. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 56m56 minutes ago
OVERALL: #DylannRoof jury pool now at 31 potential jurors. 23 women, 8 men. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 54m54 minutes ago
DEMOGRAPHIC in panel 1 of the day three: 8 women, 3 men. 5 black people (2 men, 3 women). All rest are white. #chsnews #RoofTrial
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Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 41m41 minutes ago
Court back in session after brief break. Juror 227 enters. She's a black woman per @LisaLive5 who is in the courtroom. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 41m41 minutes ago
Juror 227 says she's not opposed to the death penalty. Says it can be imposed on case by case basis. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 38m38 minutes ago
Regarding remorse, juror 227 feels it would be factor in determining a sentence, all depending on facts. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 32m32 minutes ago
Juror 227 has family members who work in the clergy. "It could have happened to them." #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
Juror 227 doesn't know any of the victims but several were members of her sorority, AKA. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
She feels she could fairly and impartially weigh the evidence of the case. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 32m32 minutes ago
Juror 227 says not considering facts, but thinking about what happened at #MotherEmanuel, shouldn't affect impartiality. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 31m31 minutes ago
Juror 227 believes she can be a fair/impartial juror, despite knowing crime happened in church, and family upbringing #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
"This trial could go on for a while in December -- perhaps into January," Gergel tells the potential juror. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 28m28 minutes ago
Gergel says he doesn't plan to sequester jurors but says they will be occupied during the day. #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
Gov't had a follow-up question. So does Roof. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 25m25 minutes ago
Juror 227 steps outside. Prosecution has questions. Wants to ask if could impose either death penalty or life w/o parole #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
"I'm not sure this is a good question," he says. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 25m25 minutes ago
Roof also has questions. Wants to ask if she felt "angry" about what happened. Juror 227 had mentioned "sadness". #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 27m27 minutes ago
"She said that in a couple of questions that it made her feel sad. Can you ask her if it also made her feel angry," he says. #DylannRoof

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 26m26 minutes ago
Juror 227 back. Says she could impose death penalty/life w/o parole if necessary - prosecution question. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 25m25 minutes ago
Juror 227 says she did briefly feel angry about #MotherEmanuel shooting. Continues to feel sad, but could be impartial. #chsnews #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 28m28 minutes ago
"I have another question, but it's not for the juror," Roof tells Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 28m28 minutes ago
"When the jurors leave, can they talk to the other jurors?" he asks. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 28m28 minutes ago
"No," responds Gergel. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial

Chad K. Mills ‏@ChadKMills 26m26 minutes ago
The potential juror says she does have feelings and emotions about the massacre but none that bias her. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets

Karina Bolster ‏@KRBolster 23m23 minutes ago
Juror 227 steps out after answering questions from judge. No objections from prosecution/defense. Qualifies juror 227 #chsnews #RoofTrial
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