CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wednesday was the first full day of jury selection in the trial of the men accused of killing Scott Brooks, the co-owner of Brooks Sandwich House in NoDa nearly six years ago.

Publicity in the case isn’t the only challenge in picking a jury.

It turns out there’s something much more complicated for potential jurors, and that’s all the issues going on in their lives.

DAY 2: Jury selection begins in trial of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner’s murder

This trial could last up to five weeks.

That’s a big commitment.

Two potential jurors have been dismissed for medical reasons, and quite a few have spoken up about financial hardships.

Jury duty in North Carolina only pays $12 the first day, then $20 a day, and after five days $40 a day.

At least two pote

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