Pendleton, 42, is accused of opening fire on two Grand Forks County Sheriff's deputies with an AK-47 after they gained entry to his home last spring in an attempt to evict him and his mother, Lola Moore. Moore and Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte were both killed by gunfire. Grand Forks Sheriff's Cpl. Ron Nord and Pendleton were both also injured in the shooting.
He has been charged with two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and one count each of criminal mischief, terrorizing, reckless endangerment and possession of marijuana with intent to sell it.
Aside from the larger emphasis placed on Pendleton's innocence until proven otherwise, questioning on the second day of jury selection largely mirrored the first. Mottinger questioned prospective jurors about their attitudes regarding their right to own guns, and their approach to conflict resolution, especially when the two conflicting parties have opposing views of an event. Assistant Grand Forks County State's Attorney Ashlei Neufeld also questioned prospective jurors about their attitude toward marijuana.