U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert ruled that the jury for Santos's trial will be anonymous to protect jurors from potential harassment due to the case's high-profile nature.
Seybert denied Santos's legal team's request for prospective jurors to fill out a written questionnaire to assess their opinions, reaffirming that in-person questioning is essential for a fair selection process.
Federal prosecutors argued that the media attention surrounding Santos would not taint the jury, advocating against a written questionnaire that could delay the trial, a stance supported by the judge.
Plea negotiations between Santos and federal prosecutors have stalled with no resolution as of Tuesday's court proceedings, indicating Santos maintains his innocence despite ongoing discussions since late last year.
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