JAG CENTRAL

From NBC-17, Raleigh-Durham, NC:

Fifteen members of the jury panel -- nine officers and six non-commissioned officers -- were selected Friday after the military judge excused five potential panel members based on requests made Thursday by the government and defense counsel.

After the judge excused the jury for the weekend, Akbar requested that one additional panel member be excused. The judge held a brief discussion with lawyers for both sides and called a recess so Akbar could discuss the issue further with his counsel.

When the hearing resumed Friday afternoon, Akbar withdrew his request.

The trial is expected to begin at 9 a.m. Monday.

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