It's been two years since a bomb ripped through a government building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, killing 168 people. Timothy McVeigh was arrested as a suspect a few days after the tragedy. Last week the first step in his trial--choosing a jury--finally began in Denver, Colorado.
Lawyers must find 12 jurors and six alternates who will weigh the case carefully and who are willing to impose the death penalty if they find McVeigh guilty. This process may take weeks.
The trial was moved to Colorado last year after a judge ruled that McVeigh could not get a fair trial in Oklahoma. Survivors of the bombing and families of victims fought hard for the right to attend the trial. Those who can't make the trip to Denver can view the proceedings in an auditorium in Oklahoma. Terry Nichols is also charged with the bombing, but his trial date has not been set.