George Zimmerman trial: Lawyers finish jury selection questioning

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SANFORD — Attorneys in the trial of George Zimmerman wrapped up jury selection questioning this morning, which means a jury will soon be seated to try Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.

The potential jurors were questioned this morning by Zimmerman defense attorney Mark O'Mara. When he finished, the jurors were sent out for lunch.

When court resumes at 2 p.m., the lawyers will reveal which jurors they want to strike from the jury pool, and begin choosing those who will ultimately try the high profile case.

Each side, state and defense, can excuse 10 jurors without having to explain why. In addition, other jurors will likely be excused "for cause" should Circuit Judge Debra S. Nelson decide they're unfit.

The attorneys and judge hope the process will find 10 Seminole County residents — six jurors and four alternates — to try the case.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/trayvon-martin/os-george-zimmerman-trial-day-9-20130620,0,6563690.story

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Twenty-seven of the 40 potential jurors are white, seven are black, three are mixed race and three are Hispanic. Twenty-four are women and 16 are men.

http://tbo.com/ap/zimmerman-jury-candidates-quizzed-on-presumption-of-innocence-20130620/

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They have to have minorites on this jury. If not, folks will call foul if he is aquitted.

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They have to have minorites on this jury. If not, folks will call foul if he is aquitted.

Six member, all female jury selected.

It doesn't look good for Zimmerman.

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Six member, all female jury selected.

It doesn't look good for Zimmerman.

This will be interesting to watch.

[RGinWA 816]

George better do a lot of crying when he takes the stand.

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why should crying help?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

why should crying help?

Because women are sensitive and emotional and respond to crying. Obviously.

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Because women are sensitive and emotional and respond to crying. Obviously.

fortunately women can also be super perceptive at judging manipulating behaivior..

[RGinWA 816]

Because women are sensitive and emotional and respond to crying. Obviously.

I was really alluding to the fact that if he doesn't show "real" remorse for what's happened they will pick up on that. A male often sees the emotion as an act or as weakness in another male. Females are better at gauging sincerity in my opinion.

I believe an all female jury is truly not in his favor, but I wasn't there for the Voir dire process either so who knows.

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fortunately women can also be super perceptive at judging manipulating behaivior..

Because they are so good at it

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Because they are so good at it

Is there a reason you're being so stupidly sexist today? Did someone tell you it was funny?

[decocker 7,198]

Because they are so good at it

i know i am.

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Looks like no African Americans will be on the jury. It's a shame.

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http://www.theroot.com/buzz/trayvon-martin-latest-0?wpisrc=root_more_news

Looks like no African Americans will be on the jury. It's a shame.

why is it a shame?