Banned in Boston: Bombing jury told to avoid marathon
Boston is one big party on Patriots Day, celebrating the Revolutionary War battles at Lexington and Concord. Monday's main event will be the iconic Boston Marathon winding through the area's streets.
Jurors in the marathon bombing trial, however, won't be welcome. Federal Judge George O'Toole on Tuesday ordered the jurors not to watch or attend this year's race.
Last week the jury convicted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on 30 counts in connection with the twin bombings two years ago that killed three people and left more than 260 wounded. Next Tuesday, the jurors will reconvene for a hearing to determine whether Tsarnaev, 21, will serve life in prison or be executed for his role in the bombings.
The blasts erupted near the finish line. The dead and wounded were almost all runners, volunteers or spectators. Some of the survivors were maimed by the bomb shrapnel; several lost legs. Some of them testified at Tsarnaev's trial.
O'Toole also warned jurors not to discuss the case with anyone.