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District of Massachusetts
Bruck argued that publicity and personal connections within the local division of the District of Massachusetts complicated selection of an impartial jury on guilt and punishment. Michael Nealon separately testified that he reported to the district in April 2013 to respond to the Boston bombing, with his team assigned to the Franklin Street crime scene.
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The district's local jury pool was central to Bruck's arguments about publicity, impartiality and the defense request for a change of venue.