Lengthy jury selection process begins at trial for Lac-Megantic accused
SHERBROOKE, Que. — Lawyers began the difficult task Monday of finding 14 jurors who are bilingual, impartial and without any personal connection to the 2013 rail disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Megantic, Que.
Between 800 and 1,200 prospective jurors will be called over the next few weeks for possible selection at the trial of three men who each face one charge of criminal negligence causing the death of 47 people.
Roughly half of those who appeared in court Monday were deemed to have a sufficient knowledge of both English and French.
The process will continue and those considered bilingual will return to court Sept. 29 for the official selection of the 14-member jury.