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Some numbers from Luka Rocco Magnotta's first-degree murder trial

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Dec, 2014 02:59 PM
  • Some numbers from Luka Rocco Magnotta's first-degree murder trial

MONTREAL — Jurors at Luka Rocco Magnotta's first-degree murder trial were sequestered on Monday. Here are some numbers from the proceedings:

Days jury heard evidence: 40

Weeks taken to hear evidence: 10

Witnesses heard by jury in total: 66

Crown witnesses: 52

Defence witnesses: 14

Charges accused is facing: 5

Jurors initially selected: 16

Jurors who heard case: 14

Jurors who will decide case: 12

Seats set aside for media and public in main courtroom: 5 each

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