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Prospective juror dismissed in Hedgepeth murder trial
Original: Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Judge removes prospective juror after he says he'd rather go to jail than serve
During jury selection in the Hedgepeth murder trial, a judge removed a prospective juror after he told the court he would rather go to jail than serve on the jury. The incident highlights the difficulty of seating an impartial panel in the closely watched case, which continues to draw local attention as proceedings move forward.
Why now: The unusual moment in jury selection is drawing attention to the ongoing high-profile murder trial.
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- Hedgepeth Murder Trial: Judge removes prospective juror after he says he'd rather go to jail than serve · ABC11 News
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