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Opening Statements in Semmie Williams' Murder Trial Delayed Due to Lack of Jurors

Jury selection in the murder trial of Semmie Williams Jr. restarted after only 11 jurors remained, delaying opening statements and pushing the trial end date to Jan. 22.

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The murder trial of Semmie Williams, accused of killing 14-year-old Ryan Rogers in 2021, is delayed as jury selection issues arise, with Williams claiming harassment at the jail.

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WPTV broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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