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woolldog

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1. HLN jumping to the conclusion that that means the jury is no longer considering murder.

Reply to MrScorpio (Original post)

Sat Jul 13, 2013, 05:04 PM

Jul 2013

I don't think that's necessarily the case. Too many unknowns, esp w/ respect to how this jury is operating. They could simply have decided that self defense is not applicable and are trying to decide whether it should be murder or manslaughter.

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The jury is asking the court about clarification about Manslaughter [View all] MrScorpio Jul 2013 OP

HLN jumping to the conclusion that that means the jury is no longer considering murder. woolldog Jul 2013 #1

All the talking heads YarnAddict Jul 2013 #2

It could even mean that some want to acquit Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #4

yes, it could be. nt woolldog Jul 2013 #6

30 minute recess so that both sides can decide what to tell the avebury Jul 2013 #3

Same reason they hammered out the jury instructions as a team of 3. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2013 #5

Somebody on the scene reported on HLN that Omara looked concerned and avebury Jul 2013 #8

They already have the laws in writing, legal definitions and instructions. Just Saying Jul 2013 #7