Mr. Cosby’s lawyers objected when the prosecution blocked an African-American woman from the jury even though she said she could serve fairly. Advertisement Continue reading the main story[Sign up for updates on the Bill Cosby trial.] Mr. Cosby came to Pittsburgh, he added, “hoping he could find a favorable, diverse jury.”“We believe it is paramount that there be a diverse jury and we believe that we cannot get a diverse jury,” he said. Mr. Cosby’s team has made race more of an issue as the trial has neared. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Cosby, who flew in each day to Pittsburgh, spoke briefly after leaving the court.

Source: New York Times May 24, 2017 20:53 UTC