By Pam Dankins Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Jury selection started Monday, Dec. 1, in Madison County for the trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr, a man accused in the death of University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee.

Jury selection started around 9 a.m. Monday. Shortly before 10 a.m., approximately 550 individuals were reportedly summoned, and about 145 people were seated as potential jurors.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Kelly Luther began introducing himself. He then said that serving on a jury is a privilege because in other countries around the world, justice belongs to those who have money or power.

“All around the world, there are people who would love to sit in your chair today,” Luther said. “I like to think of this not as jury dut

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