Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon says she had an "interesting" first day in court.
That one word was her only public statement about the start of jury selection for her trial on theft charges.
Dixon spent more than four hours Monday afternoon standing at the bench while attorneys and visiting Judge Dennis Sweeney questioned prospective jurors individually.
Of a pool of 137 potential jurors, 67 were called to the bench, and 36 were qualified as jurors. Two of the qualified jurors had previously indicated to the court that they had formed opinions about the case. The jurors were identified only by number.
Jury selection is expected to conclude Tuesday.
Dixon is accused of stealing gift cards donated for needy families and would be thrown out of office if convicted.
