Kevorkian's defense team had no comment. Oakland County Circuit Judge David Breck had ordered jurors not to read or listen to news accounts of the trial. If any indicate they have heard the latest news and that it might influence them, they would be removed. Four alternates are available to step in. The trial had its regular Wednesday off from testimony, and Breck held a routine evidence hearing in the afternoon.
Testimony is scheduled to resume today.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian, at his home Wednesday, isn't commenting on the 28th suicide. In April, Austin Bastable of Windsor gathered his family for a last portrait. Bastable died of carbon monoxide poisoning Monday in Farmington Hills. Earlier this year, Brian Keelan helps Austin Bastable put on his shoes as he hangs from the lift used to move him from his wheelchair in his Windsor home. Keelan attended Bastable's assisted suicide Monday.