Graham also noted that one potential juror was a convicted felon and another had a son of Carruth's age currently in jail. Abraham is one of three men also charged in Adams' death. One, Van Brett Watkins, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The other two, Abraham and Michael Eugene Kennedy, are to be tried later if they don't strike deals with prosecutors. In between Graham's explanations, defense attorney Chris Fialko attacked the prosecution's reasons as invalid.
Jury selection continues today.
Lamm also has set aside time for a hearing requested by defense lawyer David Rudolf. The lawyer wants to try to determine the source of recent Observer stories based on statements by potential witnesses and a transcript of Adams' 911 call.