NORWICH – Opening statements were heard Wednesday after jury selection concluded in the Michael A. Victor Jr. trial.

A pool of approximately 70 potential jurors reported to the Chenango County Courthouse at 9:15 a.m. yesterday for the second day of jury selection. Seven jurors – 5 men and 2 women – were seated Tuesday.

Of the second pool, 30 were excused at their request. From the first panel of 14 called, seven were eliminated through pre-emptory challenges made by the prosecution and defense, leaving 3 men and 2 women to be seated on the jury along with 2 male alternates.

The new jurors were sworn in shortly after noon, following which Judge W. Howard Sullivan adjourned the proceedings until 1:45 p.m.

When court was called back into session, Sullivan instructed the panel on its role.