3:39 p.m.
De la Rionda asks if anyone believe the victim’s life was worth less because he was a minor.

He asks the same question about him [Martin] being African American.

He asks if anyone has a firearm.

De la Rionda asks the jurors that respond positively more about their ownership. He asks what type of gun they have and how they use it, like for hunting or target practice.

One juror is a member of the NRA.

De la Rionda asks if those with guns feel they have an added responsibility associated with it.

The group responds affirmatively.

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

Anybody want to lay odds on NRA guy surviving?

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Bernie: "Believe it ore not I'm gonna sit down......"


"Any other matters.. you have...."


Sidebar.....

DRINK

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

3:51 p.m.
De la Rionda reads the courts instruction for the charges against Zimmerman.

He asks if the jurors can agree to follow the law. The group responds affirmatively.

De la Rionda asks if they all understand the defenses allowed by the law. He mentions insanity, alibi, and self-defense.

De la Rionda explains the jury will be sequestered and hardship.

He says a family member sent a letter for Juror P-67 expressing a hardship.

A juror asks De la Rionda to explain the sequester process.

He says the jurors will be limited with their interaction, and they will be housed. “Severely limited,” he says further describing it.

Judge Nelson says that includes the entire time of the trial and some contact will be allowed with the family. They will be in a hotel, provided meals and transportation. She adds that there will be planned activities.

De la Rionda asks if they understand that they have to have a unanimous decision. They respond affirmatively.

“Do all of you agree that people should be held responsible for their actions?” De la Rionda asks. They respond affirmatively.

De la Rionda concludes by asking if anyone has a matter that he should have asked about.

No one responds.

O’Mara asks for a sidebar.

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Nelson.... admonishing Jury and letting them go, except.........

P67 ( who was moaning about wanting to do stuff in "private" Is told to stay after class... will be questioned away from other PJ's but still in court

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

WHY are they perceiving with a guy who does NOT understand English well... any lack of understanding is reason to dismiss

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

And.... his family (or him) are obviously all over the internet.... and he is getting info about what is online

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Kathi Belich, WFTV
P67 wanted to talk about his hardships if picked to serve on the jury

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

MOM questioning... what were they saying on internet..... called him "Mexican"

I would dismiss because he is clearly accessing internet (or info from it) and he struggles with English.... LET HIM GO for heaven's sake.

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

Also NOW claiming financial hardship... will only get 30 days paid?

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

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Is this the guy who wants to give back to his adopted country? LOL so much for that. This is a cry baby who doesn't understand the court system in his adopted country. Get rid of him!!!

Guy dismissed until tomorrow....

Nelson calls sidebar


DRINK

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Do not go gentle into that good night.
___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

4:17 p.m.
Court is in recess until Thursday morning.

4:15 p.m.
O’Mara clarifies that the juror will not be pictured on TV.

The juror says he was not comfortable with media descriptions of him.

O’Mara tells the juror the trial may start Monday and can last for as little as two weeks, but as many as four.

O’Mara asks the juror if the impact of serving would be insurmountable versus inconvenient.

“It is an inconvenience,” he answers.

De la Rionda asks the juror to clarify what he knew was on the internet.

The juror is dismissed.

The attorneys approach the judge for a sidebar.

4:05 p.m.
De la Rionda asks Juror P-67 about the letter sent indicating a hardship. The juror says his wife helped him write the letter. He says she is also worried he would have to serve on the jury. He says his child is worried for his safety.

De la Rionda asks if his family concerns would impact his ability to serve as a juror. The juror says yes.

He says he didn't like the way the media put his juror assignment on the Internet.

Defense attorney Mark O'Mara questions the juror.

3:59 p.m.
The jurors ask Judge Nelson more questions about being sequestered. Judge Nelson releases the jurors until 9 a.m. Thursday. She asks Juror P-67 to remain to address the issues he had.

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

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JURY SELECTION - DAY 9 (Plus Frye Continues)

State of Florida V George Zimmernan

Day 9 Thursday June 20, 2013 9:00AM EST



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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

The Dman Final list

http://diwataman.wordpress.com/2013/06/ ... ing-day-5/


(I will try and cross people off or tick or something as we make progress (slowly) )

40 prospective jurors have been reached(named in this order):
1) B12 W/F
2) B29 B/F
3) B76 W/F
4) B7 W/M
5) B35 B/M
6) B37 W/F
7) B51 W/F
8) B86 W/F
9) E6 W/F
10) E40 W/F
11) E54 W/M
12) E73 W/F
13) M75 B/F
14) B61 W/F
15) B72 W/M
16) E22 B/F
17) E13 W/F
18) E28 W/F
19) K80 W/F
20) K95 W/F
21) P67 H/M (Moaning Mexican)
22) G14 W/F
23) G29 B/F
24) G47 W/M
25) G63 W/M (Doesn’t identify with any race says he’s multiracial)
26) G66 W/F
27) G81 B/M
28) H6 W/M
29) H7 W/M
30) H18 H/M

31) H29 W/M
32) H35 W/F
33) H81 B/M
34) H69 H/F
35) H86 W/F
36) I5 B/M
37) I19 W/F
38) I24 W/F
39) I33 W/M
40) I44 H/M

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___________ Rage, rage against the dying of the light

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