21.   Ito allowed three reporters to listen as he and lawyers questioned prospective jurors about whether publicity in the case has impaired their ability to be fair.

22.   King, who appeared in court Wednesday in a white turtleneck shirt and dark jacket, seemed calm as he took notes while prospective jurors were individually questioned.

23.   Most attorneys and jury consultants agreed that the judge would likely allow attorneys some ability to question prospective jurors, given the extraordinary nature of the case.

24.   Only five jurors were questioned during the short morning session.

25.   Pinellas Circuit Judge Susan Schaeffer questioned the juror, who denied any such conversation.

26.   Potential jurors were questioned individually to determine if they could remain impartial in the Houston case.

27.   Prosecutors frequently have mentioned their rights to a fair trial when questioning jurors.

28.   She also asked that potential jurors be questioned individually, so any prejudicial information they may have heard about the case will not be shared with the other panelists.

29.   She also said she will question jurors individually about their views on abortion, the insanity defense and the heavy publicity the case has received.

30.   Six more prospective jurors were questioned Tuesday.