PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Jury selection has begun in the death penalty trial of Ronald Robinson, who is accused in the shooting death of Penn Hills Police Officer Michael Crawshaw.
Out of a panel of 35 potential jurors, only seven indicated they had heard or read about the case.
Judge Kevin Sasinoski and attorneys for both sides are meeting with jurors individually Monday morning for further questioning.
Robinson is also present during the questioning.
Robinson is accused of shooting and killing Officer Micheal Crawshaw in December of 2009. He has been in jail since his arrest.
Earlier this month, the jury selection process was delayed when Robinson was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive in his cell.
The prosecutor told the judge that doctors reported whatever happened to Robinson was a "medical mystery" and was given seizure medication.
They also said he was under the influence of marijuana, which is a contraband problem at the jail.
Robinson appeared to be having a seizure and was intubated because he couldn't breathe on his own
In October, Robinson's trial was delayed when a key witness for the prosecution disappeared. Once U.S. Marshals found the witness, the presiding judge ordered him held in custody until trial.
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