Jury selection opens in State v. Michael Keith Brashear Jr.; court questions prospective jurors on police, video evidence and past victimization

The 252nd District Court in Jefferson County began jury selection in the case of State of Texas v. Michael Keith Brashear Jr., cause no. 203DCCR0944, with the judge and prosecutors explaining the charge and probing prospective jurors for bias. The judge said the defendant is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant and described the punishment range: “a minimum of 5 years in prison up to 99 years or life in prison and or a fine of up to $10,000.”

The prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Tommy Coleman, framed the proceeding as important to victims, the community and the defendant and asked jurors to be candid during questioning. "Being a prosecutor is not just about seeking conviction," Coleman said. "It's not just about sending people to prison. It, by statute, is about getting justice."…