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In reply to the discussion: Looks like the Z-trial jury deliberated through lunch. [View all]FarPoint
(12,207 posts)28. True enough....
Now let me look into my teacup and say this....by reading the mini-bio of the 6 jurist from the NYT posted here on DU today, I sense only one to hold out for not-guilty...the gal from Iowa is my pick.
I couldn't find the post...so here is a link from the Miami newspaper....
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/13/3498618/a-look-at-the-jurors-for-george.html
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The Judge said if the jury reaches a verdict on the weekend it WILL be announced on the same day
Tx4obama
Jul 2013
#12
I've heard this was discussed but the judge said she would not hold the verdict.
Just Saying
Jul 2013
#13
Judge Nelson said it will be released within 15 minutes of her receiving notice of a verdict.
madaboutharry
Jul 2013
#26
Good point, but they were watching "Our Gang" and "Baretta" reruns the whole time.
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#36
Not guilty could require LOTS of discussion, if there was a holdout for guilt. nt
pnwmom
Jul 2013
#24
Try my best to avoid bigots and gun nuts. What makes you think minorities are ones who might riot?
Hoyt
Jul 2013
#39
You mean where we knee-grows are? Because, you know, we black folk are scary and violent!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2013
#44