Orlando Sentinel: Jurors sworn in for Casey Anthony capital murder trial

Orlando Sentinel photo / The most anticipated capital murder trial in Central Florida in the 21st century took a leap forward Friday with a jury being seated.

ORLANDO -- After 11 gutwrenching days of strikes and legal challenges by the prosecution and defense in the capital murder case against Casey Anthony in what promises to be a sensational trial overcame its first big hurdle with the seating of 17 jurors -- five of them alternates -- just after 5 p.m. today, the Orlando Sentinel reported on its website.

The jurors were sworn in by Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry under heavy security with 10 deputies surrounding the 17 panelists, according to the Sentinel.

NSBNews.net will provide updates on major developments in the trial as they become available through the Orlando Sentinel and other relevant media links as they happen. Here is the link to the Sentinel story: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/caylee-anthony/os-casey-anthony-trial-week-two-frida20110520,0,469964.story