Jury Selection In Bill Cosby's Case Set For May 22 In Pittsburgh
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jury selection in Bill Cosby's criminal sex assault case is set to get underway May 22 in Pittsburgh.
But the trial will be held across the state in suburban Philadelphia, with opening statements to start June 5.
The Allegheny County jury will be sequestered nearly 300 miles from home for what could be a two-week trial.
Just In: Cosby's request for a special pre-voir dire juror questionnaire has been denied by the Court. @CBSPittsburgh #KDKA
— Julie Grant (@JulieGrantEsq) April 11, 2017
The 79-year-old Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a former Temple University employee in 2004. He has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $1 million bail.
The judge plans to summon a large group of potential jurors for questioning as the lawyers search for a dozen jurors and six alternates.
Just In: Cosby's request for extra peremptory strikes has been denied. Each side will get 7 - standard for PA felony case. @CBSPittsburgh
— Julie Grant (@JulieGrantEsq) April 11, 2017
The defense fears that widespread publicity about the case could make it difficult to find unbiased jurors.
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