Jury selection began in the case againstMichael Jackson's former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. In total over 300 jurors are expected to be screened, as proceedings began Thursday (March 24) and will wrap up Friday (March 25).
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor will ask potential jurors several questions, including if participating in the 45-day trial will be financially feasible. After the screening process, jurors will then return to the courthouse in early May, to fill out a 27-page questionnaire, the terms of which have been kept confidential.
During Thursday's proceedings Judge Pastor expressed his disdain towards the large media spotlight that has been placed on the trail, citing media website TMZ as one of the main factors in spilling otherwise confidential and sometimes inaccurate information.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor will ask potential jurors several questions, including if participating in the 45-day trial will be financially feasible. After the screening process, jurors will then return to the courthouse in early May, to fill out a 27-page questionnaire, the terms of which have been kept confidential.
During Thursday's proceedings Judge Pastor expressed his disdain towards the large media spotlight that has been placed on the trail, citing media website TMZ as one of the main factors in spilling otherwise confidential and sometimes inaccurate information.








