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Prospective juror removed in Hedgepeth murder trial
Original: Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Judge removes prospective juror after he says he'd rather go to jail than serve
In the Hedgepeth murder trial, a judge removed a prospective juror after the man said he would rather go to jail than serve on the jury. The incident highlights the difficulty of seating an impartial panel in a closely watched murder case. Jury selection continues as the court works to find twelve willing and unbiased jurors.
Why now: The unusual refusal during jury selection in a murder trial is drawing local attention.
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- Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Judge removes prospective juror after he says he'd rather go to jail than serve · ABC11 News
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