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Sacramento, Ca - - B. E. Smith Trial Update!
Posted by FoM on May 19, 1999 at 09:34:45 PT
From Peter McWilliams!
Source: McWilliams.com
Today we selected what we feel is a good jury. Opening statement for the defense was interrupted by frequent objection, but proceeded well. The turnout in court was good, B.E. had at least ten people sitting behind him all through trial, even during jury selection. Most Californians have that working knowledge about medical marijuana - - "We legalized it for medicine.... "
You may never again hear of a prosecutor who makes this response to a Batson challenge (law that says gov't cannot strike a juror for racially based reasons): "Your honor, this challenge is the first time I even realized she was black."Not much else to report, the government is halfway through their first witness.News article found by Cryote!Thanks Cryote!
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