Cook County’s first jury trial after COVID-19 closures set for Monday, as defendant’s lawyer calls it ‘publicity stunt’ – Chicago Tribune*

Ronald Montgomery, 23, would be the first criminal defendant to face jurors at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in more than a year. Jury selection is scheduled for Monday morning before Judge Thaddeus Wilson. But Montgomery’s attorney is extremely skeptical that enough potential jurors will even show up.