Key facts
- Jury selection for James Burke begins June 2, 2026.
- James Burke is charged with second-degree murder.
- The charges stem from a high-speed crash.
- Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis died in the crash.
This case involves a former police officer accused of murder following a high-speed crash. Such incidents often raise questions about police conduct, accountability, and the use of force or reckless behavior while on duty.