Day 1 of China Arnold’s Trial - Jury Selection

Important Note: Judge Kessler came out of retirement to preside over the China Arnold case, because the assigned judge (Hall) passed away in 2007.

It was a very interesting first day. Each potential juror entered the court room and screened individually instead of as a group. Jury selection is expected to last approximately 4 days (minimum).

Imposition of the Death Penalty was a HOT topic today (when the Death Penalty should or should not be used). It’s ok for each potential juror to have seen, heard, or read something about the (Microwave Case), as long as an opinion has not been formed.

The Trial will go through a two phase process: phase one - trial; phase two ( final process) sentencing.

Ms. Arnold, was casually dressed in a long sleeve turtleneck cream in color w/dark color trousers. Her hair was neatly braided in two corn rows going back. Ms. Arnold was seated next too her attorney (John Rion Jr.) and Kevin Lynn (John Rion’s) assistant attorney.

China (Ms. Arnold) showed small signs of soft emotions today, wiping the tear drops from her eyes with her left hand as they streamed down her face. At various intervals, through out the day she would massage/scratch her neck with her well manicured and filed finger nails striking both left and right sides.

Allegations: China Arnold is allegedly being accused of killing her one month old daughter (Paris Talley) in a microwave oven. If found guilty she will be charged with aggravated murder with specifications (specifications: 20, 25, 30 years too life in prison without any possibility of parole). Her fate will be determined by a 12 man or 3 man jury, lasting approximately 3 weeks (minimum).

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