(McAlester-AP) -- Potential jurors in the state murder trial of Terry Nichols are being questioned one by one today in the judges chamber. The prosecution, defense attorneys, and Nichols are all present. About 150 potential jurors filled Judge Steven Taylor's Pittsburgh County courtroom yesterday before all but 42 were temporarily dismissed.
Those who remained are being called one at a time into Taylor's chambers and asked if they have an opinion about the case and whether it would be a hardship to be on the jury. Fifteen of the 42 were dismissed yesterday afternoon. One prospective juror was arrested and charged with public intoxication after appearing unsteady and groggy when he returned from lunch. The jury selection process is expected to take around two weeks to complete.
Prosecutors say Nichols conspired with Timothy McVeigh to build the bomb that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and killed 168 people on April 19, 1995. Nichols' attorneys say there is evidence of a wider conspiracy and Nichols was set up by unknown conspirators to take the blame for the bombing.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
