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Media horde fades as Smith trial enters jury phase
In Union South Carolina AP reports the first week of Susan Smith murder trial drags as heat and lengthy jury selection thin the media scrum. More than 80 outlets dwindled to about 20 reporters and three TV cameras while Smith, 23, faces two death penalty counts for the drownings of her two sons. Jurors were finally seated: 12 jurors and two alternates chosen amid fluctuating interest. hearings set for Monday and opening arguments for Tuesday.
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