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Salman trial: Potential jurors talk treatment of Muslims, guns

Salman trial: Potential jurors talk treatment of Muslims, guns
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Salman trial: Potential jurors talk treatment of Muslims, guns
The very meticulous process of questioning each prospective juror individually for the Noor Salman Trial continued for a fifth day Wednesday. Over forty people are now in the so-called pool from which the jury will be chosen. Some of the prospective jurors were asked to explain further their views on topics likely to come up at trial.All jurors have been asked their views on the treatment of Muslims. And while Judge Paul Byron has been clear, saying religion isn't on trial, some did invoke politics during questioning.One man said he doesn't think Muslims are treated fairly in the United States. Another prospective juror seemed to suggest she felt the governement is unfair to Muslims, then clarified, "I meant President Trump."Guns have also been brought up with every prospective juror."I just don't like guns" one man said. That potential juror then assured the judge and attorney's that view wouldn't make him impartial.Of course, the commonality among many who may be chosen to hear the case: they haven't followed the details of it."I can't really say I remember much at all about her," one woman said. "I didn't know her name," another man said. The weight of the trial seems to be on the minds of many jurors as well. "With someone's life, that's a huge responsibility," said one potential juror. The court is looking to get about 60 people in the so-called jury pool before the jury is seated.The judge has said he believes jury selection is on target to be completed by the end of the week, or early next week, and that testimony will begin by or before March 14.Salman is accused of obstructing justice and aiding and abetting her husband in support of a terrorist group, the Islamic State.If convicted, Salman could face life in prison.READ: What happened during fourth day of jury selection

The very meticulous process of questioning each prospective juror individually for the Noor Salman Trial continued for a fifth day Wednesday.

Over forty people are now in the so-called pool from which the jury will be chosen.

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Some of the prospective jurors were asked to explain further their views on topics likely to come up at trial.

All jurors have been asked their views on the treatment of Muslims.

And while Judge Paul Byron has been clear, saying religion isn't on trial, some did invoke politics during questioning.

One man said he doesn't think Muslims are treated fairly in the United States.

Another prospective juror seemed to suggest she felt the governement is unfair to Muslims, then clarified, "I meant President Trump."

Guns have also been brought up with every prospective juror.

"I just don't like guns" one man said.

That potential juror then assured the judge and attorney's that view wouldn't make him impartial.

Of course, the commonality among many who may be chosen to hear the case: they haven't followed the details of it.

"I can't really say I remember much at all about her," one woman said.

"I didn't know her name," another man said.

The weight of the trial seems to be on the minds of many jurors as well.

"With someone's life, that's a huge responsibility," said one potential juror.

The court is looking to get about 60 people in the so-called jury pool before the jury is seated.

The judge has said he believes jury selection is on target to be completed by the end of the week, or early next week, and that testimony will begin by or before March 14.

Salman is accused of obstructing justice and aiding and abetting her husband in support of a terrorist group, the Islamic State.

If convicted, Salman could face life in prison.

READ: What happened during fourth day of jury selection