PITTSBURGH — One of the most high-profile cases in the country is coming to downtown Pittsburgh Monday.
The Allegheny County Courthouse will be the site of jury selection for the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial.
Allegheny County officials said they are adding extra security and staff for Monday.
Inside the courthouse, cellphone use is prohibited.
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In the parking lot across the street , network news trucks are already lined up. More will likely arrive over the weekend.
“The whole eyes of the world will be on Pittsburgh,” said Phil DiLucente, WPXI legal analyst.
Channel 11 learned that between 100 and 125 potential jurors will be ushered into the courthouse each day of jury selection. It’s not clear how long jury selection could last.
DiLucente said that because this case is high-profile, more than 12 jurors and two alternates will be seated.
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“Because sickness comes into play or medical conditions, they need to make sure (that) by the time a verdict is reached, there are 12 jurors,” DiLucente said.
Officials with the Montgomery County district attorney’s office said Cosby typically comes to court with private security and a public relations representative.
Cosby’s trial is expected to start outside Philadelphia on June 5.
The jury from our area will travel to Philadelphia for the duration of the case.