51. At the start of the day, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Mukasey questioned jurors to make sure the Oklahoma City bombing had not affected their judgment. 52. Both sides questioned prospective jurors at length about their opinions of the death penalty and their knowledge of the case. 53. Chief Judge Eckehart Ziesel did not give a reason for his ruling, issued after questioning the jurors who were deliberating in his Salzburg court. 54. Chief Judge Eckehart Ziesel did not give a reason for his ruling, issued Monday after questioning the jurors who were deliberating in his Salzburg court. 55. Four jurors were questioned late in the day and excused. 56. Four jurors were questioned Tuesday, and interviews resumed Wednesday morning. 57. Howard refused to delay the trial and did not rule immediately whether Bruck would be allowed to question potential jurors about the publicity. 58. It was revealed last year that police had questioned potential jurors on issues including euthanasia, abortion and religion. 59. Jury selection continued today in Albany County District Court behind closed doors, with attorneys questioning potential jurors individually. 60. Jurors then were questioned individually, and some acknowledged conversations on testimony despite routine cautionary reminders from the judge. |