Dozens of Potential Jurors for Matthew Farwell Trial to Return to Federal Court

Opening statements expected Friday in trial of Matthew Farwell in Sandra Birchmore’s killing

Opening statements in the trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell in the killing of Sandra Birchmore are expected to take place on Friday, the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

Farwell murder trial set to start Friday after jurors are seated

Jurors are expected to hear the long-awaited opening statements in the Matthew Farwell murder trial on Friday at federal court in Boston.

Jury selection ongoing in Matthew Farwell's murder trial

No jurors have been seated yet in the trial of a former Stoughton officer accused of killing a 23-year-old Canton woman and her unborn son five years ago.

Matthew Farwell appears in court as potential jurors are questioned in the Sandra Birchmore case

A judge and lawyers from both sides are working to narrow a pool of some 400 potential jurors down to a group of 16. Opening statements could come as soon as Friday or next Tuesday.

Court excuses nearly a third of prospective jurors in Matthew Farwell’s trial - The Boston Globe

Chief US District Court Judge Denise J. Casper wants to seat 16 jurors: 12 to deliberate and four alternates.

Matthew Farwell trial: Jury selection could wrap up Thursday

If jury selection is completed, opening statements could begin Friday.