Jury selection begins in trial of UGA football player

ATHENS - Clark County prosecutors say a former University of Georgia student who told police that two school athletes raped her may testify against the first player on trial. <br> <br> Jury selection began Monday morning in the trial UGA football player Brandon Williams. A state court judge and attorneys questioned 100 potential jurors . <br> <br> In a courtroom near campus, attorneys from both sides began whittling down the pool to 12 jurors and 3 alternates. A final jury is not expected to be seated until at least tomorrow. <br> <br> Twenty-one-year-old Williams faces rape, aggravated assault and aggravated sexual battery charges following a January 12 incident involving a female student in a dorm room. <br> <br> Basketball player Steve Thomas -- also accused of rape and aggravated assault -- will be tried in October or November. Basketball guard Tony Cole -- charged with aggravated assault -- likely will be tried after Christmas. <br> <br> Despite their athletic suspension, all three defendants pre-registered for classes at UGA.

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