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sides intend to present. some court watchers didn't think we would get to this point so soon. there were predictions the jury selection would take a couple -- multiple weeks, considering the defendant is so well-known, so well-connected. and so intimidating. then there were times last week the high-stakes of this historic trial became evident in the court room. more than one prospective juror cried over the anxiety and pressure of participating in these proceedings. and by the end of week one, a full panel of 12 jurors and six alternates were chosen to fulfill their duties as citizens and serve on this jury. the main 12 person jury represents a cross-section of the residents of manhattan. five women, seven men from different neighborhoods across the borough. one of the works in sales, one of them is a teacher, two are attorneys, interestingly enough. to others come from the world of finance. the fact opening statements are set to begin tomorrow is also a testament to how the court