Wednesday : 84 potential witnesses , including two African - Americans , are in the jury pool . The `` for cause '' strikes were based mostly on written answers potential jurors gave to 113 questions earlier this month . Jury selection ` ` is going to go very fast , '' defense lawyer Michael Flanagan says . Jury selection is expected to be wrapped up Friday . Opening statements in the presence of Michael Jackson 's lawyer are set for Tuesday .
Wednesday : 84 potential witnesses , including two African - Americans , are in the jury pool . Jury selection ` ` is going to go very fast , '' defense lawyer Michael Flanagan says . Jury selection is expected to be wrapped up Friday . Opening statements in the presence of Michael Jackson 's lawyer are set for Tuesday .