Jury selection for the trial of the Boston Marathon bomber started at Moakley Federal Court. A heavy police presence was seen outside the courthouse.

Crime and Punishment for the Boston Marathon Bomber

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 7, 2015

We’re looking for a few impartial people. Do you think you could be an impartial juror in the Boston Marathon bomber case? And, what do you think - if convicted, should Tsarnaev get the death penalty?

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