Three more jurors questioned.
Three more potential jurors have been screened, though it seems unlikely that any will make the jury.
The first was a doctor, who has four seperate practices, including UIC hospital. White, in his 50s and a cancer and sickle cell specialist, he said he expected to treat 60-70 patients in just two days next week.
The doctor said he was aware of Friday's Sun-Times story, detailing how a Kelly allegedly paid of a key witness.
He also said he had some issues with the Alton Logan case (in which a man apparently spent 26 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit), saying he thought the attorney-client relationship should not be used to conceal crucial evidence.
He reads the New York Post, he said, describing the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid as "underrated," but blushing when questioned about it by Judge Gaughan.
An Asian cook who speaks little English was then quickly excused after giving a series of yes/no answers to Gaughan's questions.
Finally, a white male in his early 40s who recently lost a job was excused after only five minutes of questioning. The man said he was the sole breadwinner in his family and that he needed to find a new job by June. His wife has MS, he said.
He was excused after defense attorney Ed Genson whispered something in Judge Gaughan's ear. Earlier, the attorneys had discussed whether a prior conviction for not wearing a helmet in California should prevent the man from serving.
Comments
This man should go to jail. There should be no preference because he is someone famous and has money.
Posted by: Babe | May 13, 2008 01:50 PM