Was the prosecution not allowed to take part in jury selection?
Before I read this article; that is exactly what I was thinking? How were they able to get hold of this jury? The lawyers know a lot about you before you are assigned.
Gosh, the FBI can tell a foreigner ver here they know what they were doing at age 5 in their own country almost on a particular day.
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsworldnation/920234-227/jury-sworn-in-for-anthony-trial.html
It seems Judge Perry has the final say. For example, the prosecution tried several times to dismiss Juror #4 based on her statement that she didn't want to judge anyone. The defense fought hard to keep her.
Judge Perry ruled for the defense, based on the Batson rule, which states that someone can't be dismissed based on race alone.
It had nothing to do with race! She didn't want to judge anyone and a trial is ALL about judging defendants and witnesses! Bad decision especially for the prosecution. I've heard this wasn't the only juror the prosecution wanted to strike using one of their 10 exemptions but Judge Perry wouldn't allow it.