The case has gripped and divided the central Florida community of Sanford from the beginning. The Seminole County courthouse instituted a lottery for the public interested in watching the case, and set up protest areas for those looking to vocalize their opinion. But only a handful of protestors showed up during the nine-day jury selection.
The six jurors and four alternates who will hear opening statements are now isolated, away from their homes, with minimal contact with family and friends until the trial ends.
Both sides say sequestration will help eliminate juror exposure to outside influence as this controversial case kicks off. It’s one of the few areas of agreement between all sides.
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