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Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti analyzes the case against former President Trump, who faced federal charges for the first time on Tuesday. Mariotti discusses Trump's defense team, the power of the trial judge, and the potential impact of Trump's public statements on the case. He also notes the possibility of a hung jury due to the need for unanimity in the verdict and the potential influence of Trump's popularity in Florida on potential jurors.
The jury selection process for the Lori Vallow Daybell case enters its fourth day, with 42 potential jurors in the pool and attorneys and the judge working to get a few more as backups. Individual voir dire begins, where the remaining members of the group will be asked about their exposure to media about the case. Opening statements in the trial begin on Monday at 8:30 a.m.
Day 2 of jury selection for the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is accused of murdering her two children and her husband's previous wife, saw potential jurors being questioned about their knowledge of the case and their ability to be impartial. Some potential jurors were dismissed due to financial or personal hardship, while others were challenged for implied bias. The court needs a pool of 42 potential jurors before striking members down to 18, including 12 jurors and six alternates.
The murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell has begun with jury selection. The judge has introduced himself and the attorneys, and the charges have been read to the potential jurors. Individual voir dire has commenced, and the video feed has been turned off during this process. The Woodcocks are not present, and Chad Daybell's family is also absent. The trial is expected to last up to 8 weeks, and 18 jurors will be selected, including 12 trial jurors and 6 alternates.