MJ Trial: Only one juror dismissed

Only one potential juror was dismissed from the Michael Jackson trial yesterday.

The selection process resumed yesterday after a week's delay on account of the death of attorney Tom Mesereau's sister. The candidates were asked whether they personally knew Jackson, clad in a black suit and red vest, before the 20 were questioned by Mesereau on the their views about subjects that may prejudice them, such as Jackson and the media.

They were also quizzed on their opinions on the reliability of child witnesses in order to guage their suitability to hear evidence from the star's accuser.

Deputy District Attorney Ron Zonen went on to ask the would-be jurors if they would be able to give equal respect and credence to celebrity witnesses as to members of the public, to which they all agreed they could.

The only juror to be dismissed yesterday was an 82-year-old man, who was released on account of his suffering from a medical condition that would prohibit him from serving in a trial that is expected to last up to six months.