From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Court Excuses Nearly a Third of Jurors in Farwell Trial
Judge dismisses 116 jurors from 411 pool in Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial.
In brief
Judge dismisses 116 jurors from 411 pool in Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial. Judge Denise J. Casper excused 116 of 411 prospective jurors in Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial after defense and prosecution questioned responses to initial screening questionnaires. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Juror Pool Screening Begins
Judge Denise J. Casper dismissed 116 of 411 prospective jurors in Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial.
Defense Challenges Jurors
Attorney Kimberly C. Stevens flagged jurors with 'disturbing' answers to screening questions.
Juror Elimination Process
Casper agreed to excuse over a dozen jurors after defense challenged responses to screening questionnaires.
Juror Screening Details
Lawyers referred to screening questions only by their assigned numbers on questionnaires.
Juror Elimination Reason
Stevens asked for elimination of a juror who commented about the agency first on scene when Birchmore died.
Next Steps in Trial
Casper plans to select 16 jurors: 12 for deliberations and four alternates.
The bottom line
Judge Denise J. Casper excused 116 of 411 prospective jurors in Matthew Farwell's federal murder trial after defense and prosecution questioned responses to initial screening questionnaires.
