The tension was almost palpable one recent afternoon during jury selection in Judge Cary H. Nishimoto's courtroom.
In quick succession, Nishimoto excused three potential jurors. Those in the jury box stared apprehensively as a fourth man took his seat and awaited voir dire. Prospective jurors in the audience murmured softly, wondering how quickly the man would be dispatched.
"OK," the judge said, smiling and leaning across his bench. "Yo... (continued)
Mar. 1, 2002
Judge Cary H. Nishimoto
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