The trial of the century is likely days from starting. With jury selection nearly complete, the first murder trial against former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez could begin as soon as Tuesday, with opening statements.
Via Fox New York, Judge E. Susan Garsh has cleared a pool of 53 potential jurors. The judge individually questioned the jurors in search of potential bias, a hardship that would prevent them from serving on a lengthy trial, or any other valid reason to be excused.
Lawyers from both sides will have the chance to eliminate 18 people each from the final pool Monday for any reason using what’s called peremptory challenges. Eighteen jurors will be seated.
If 18 jurors cannot be seated from that group, the judge is expected to resume individual questioning.
Opening statements could be as soon as Tuesday.