To round it out, I've broken down the remaining six:
Juror #44
This 30-something, goatee-wearing, white male appears to be a blank slate. Due to his vague answers in jury selection, we know little about him- other than he knows little about R. Kelly. When asked for his view on the criminal justice system, 44 responded: "I have no opinion one way or another." Blank slate has been in court before regarding a child custody case- an experience that appears to have left no lasting impressions of justice.
Juror #61
He's one of the most animated members of this panel, and he appears to be the happiest to be on it. The 68-year old Romanian immigrant has lived in this country for more than 30 years, and they seem to be the three decades of delight in the American system. "The U.S. is a unique country," 61 said. "in our country, we don't have the same rights." As far as the defendant's celebrity status goes, 61 is unfazed. "He's a human being like the rest of us, and he should be treated like everyone else." He promised not to discuss the case at home, acknowledging that if he spoke of it to his wife, she would just go and tell her sister- an in-law implied to be problematic. Regarding how seriously he takes this job, 61 said: "When I go to bed, I want to have a clear conscience. I'm probably not the smartest guy but I will do what is best and fair." He perhaps is in need of a civics lesson, however, because when asked how he would respond should the defendant not testify, 61 said simply, "that's because the prosecutor didn't prove her case." If he hasn't learned any differently, R. Kelly has a true ally here.
Juror #66
He was an alternate, but he's now bumped up to a voting member since one juror backed out due to financial hardship. This well-dressed, white 20-something has an uncle who was convicted of child pornography, so his will be a vote to watch once deliberations begin. He described prosecutors to be honest and defense attorneys to be hardworking- an adjective that can be used on both sides of this case.
Juror #69
This young, white, father of two is an executive-type- a vice-president of national accounts, to be exact. During questioning, 69 said, "civic duty trumps work, I see that, but this is a detriment to my career." It's the parenthood thing Team Kelly should be worried about, though. 69 wrote in his questionnaire, "I have two little kids and child pornography is as low as it can get." He said he believes R. Kelly to be guilty based on prior press coverage, but 69 promised to put his feelings aside.
Juror #6
This middle-aged black woman could be the most fascinating selection in the case. Not only is she the wife of a Baptist preacher, but she resides in the same place R. Kelly makes his home- south suburban Olympia Fields. Well-dressed and a diligent note-taker, 6 said she believes the justice system to be "fair in most instances." She promised to judge Kelly by the laws of man, not the laws of God.
Juror #9
This black male in his late 50's describes himself as a Christian and has a brother who was murdered in 1983. 9 said he doesn't know much about R. Kelly, other than "I Believe I Can Fly." He works in telecommunications, and though he watches CNN, he said his opinion on the media is that "it's somebody else's opinion." 9 said he's in regular attendance at what he called a Christian Life Center,
