Brian Nichols in Judge Fuller's courtroom

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Brian Nichols in Judge Fuller's courtroom

Jury selection begins for the trial of accused Fulton County courthouse shooter Brian Nichols.

Defendant Brian Nichols listens with Jacob Sussman (left) as jury selection gets under way in October. Nichols is charged in the March 2005 slayings of Judge Rowland Barnes, court reporter Julie Ann Brandau, Sgt. Hoyt Teasley and customs officer David Wilhelm.

Defense attorney, Henderson Hill, (left) addresses the court about the money and time spent so far on Nichols' case, while Assistant D.A. Christopher Quinn (right) settles in. Jury selection was halted after three days so that funding issues could be dealt with.

Prosecution attorney Michele McCutcheon (left) talks to team member Brett Pinion (right) as jury selection for the trial began after 2 1/2 years and millons of dollars in legal expenses. The trial repeatedly has been delayed.

Defense members Penelope Marshall (left), defendant Brian Nichols and attorney Jacob Sussman (right) in the courtroom.

Judge Hilton Fuller listens to attorneys from both sides.

Defense members Penelope Marshall (left), defendant Brian Nichols and attorney Jacob Sussman (right).

Assistant D.A. Christopher Quinn bites his lip as jury selection gets under way.

Defendant Brian Nichols listens with one of his attorneys, Penelope Marshall, (left) as jury selection gets underway in his murder trial.

Prosecutor Christopher Quinn (front) gets settled in the courtroom,

Beyond Christopher Quinn are members of the defense team. Brian Nichols is charged with the murder of Judge Rowland Barnes, court reporter Julie Ann Brandau, Sgt. Hoyt Teasley and customs officer David Wilhelm.

A line forms outside the Fulton County Courthouse for regular court business in addition to the Brian Nichols case. More than 1,000 potential jurors were to be questioned before the trial begins.

Judge Hilton Fuller asks the court to be seated.

In addition to potential jurors, the news media set up camp outside the courthouse.

Fulton County's prosecution team for the Brian Nichols trial. (Left to right) Fani Willis , Brett Pinion, Michele McCutcheon, Clint Rucker and Christopher Quinn.

Jeff Belles hands over metals to detention officer, Herman Parks at the entry way at the Fulton County Justice Center Tower.

The scene of the trial: The Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse with the Fulton County Justice Center Tower.

Henderson Hill has said that if the defense doesn't get more money from the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, the trial can't go forward.

Defense attorney Henderson Hill (front) puts his game face on.

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Defendant Brian Nichols listens with Jacob Sussman (left) as jury selection gets under way in October. Nichols is charged in the March 2005 slayings of Judge Rowland Barnes, court reporter Julie Ann Brandau, Sgt. Hoyt Teasley and customs officer David Wilhelm.

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