RETIRED LAWMAN ASSUMES NEWEST INVESTIGATIVE ROLE; PEDERSON TO HEAD GRAND JURY.Byline: Daily News Former Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Mayor George Pederson was sworn in Tuesday as foreman of the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County grand jury. A panel of Superior Court judges selected Pederson from among the 23 county residents sworn in Tuesday as members of the 1997-98 grand jury, said William Wallace
Sir William Wallace (La. Villemus Valensis) (c. 1272/76 – August 23, 1305) was a knight and Scottish patriot, who led a resistance against the English of the department of Juror juror n. any person who actually serves on a jury. Lists of potential jurors are chosen from various sources such as registered voters, automobile registration or telephone directories. Services. When Pederson was chosen in June as a grand juror a member of a grand jury. See also: Grand , he said his 31 years of law enforcement experience has given him insight into the judicial system and the ability to weigh evidence fairly. Pederson is a retired Los Angeles County sheriff's captain and has been doing consulting work for the U.S. Department of Justice. The 23 jurors and four alternates will hear cases that bypass the Municipal Court to determine whether there is enough evidence to hold a trial and also will investigate other local government departments, such as the zoo and juvenile homes. ``They investigate what they feel needs to be investigated in the county,'' Wallace said. Jurors are paid $25 per day, plus mileage and parking expenses and typically work six hours five days each week, Wallace said. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: George Pederson Chosen grand jury foreman |
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