Trial Begins for Ex-Band Coach Accused of Bothering Student

MURRIETA - Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a former Vista Murrieta High School band instructor accused of making sexual advances to a 15-year-old student and showing him pornography.

Garrett Bayly Karlin, 25, could face jail time and fines if convicted of misdemeanor charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 years old.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Mandio summoned several panels of prospective jurors to the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta this afternoon for screening as to their availability and qualifications. Opening statements by the prosecution...