BATAVIA, NY -- With the primary panel of 12 jurors and only the alternatives to pick this morning, District Attorney Lawrence Friedman expects opening arguments in the Scott Doll murder trial to be heard as early as this afternoon.
Friedman said there is even a chance the first testimony could begin before the end of the day.
Doll, of Corfu, is accused of killing his business partner, Pembroke resident Joseph Benaquist.
Today, attorneys and Judge Robert Noonan will interview more prospective jurors in search for the right three to six alternates.
Alternate jurors are required to attend the entire trial and pay attention just as if they were one of the 12 jurors in the case. Alternates are necessary in case one of the regular jurors is unable to complete the trial.
