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If the jury was moving toward a deadlock, madaboutharry Aug 2018 #1
Or Putin got to somebody's family. And if he didnt do it THIS time, he will do it on Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #19
I agree! We don't know what the hell is going on at these jurors' homes KCDebbie Aug 2018 #69
This is true. Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #53
I sure hope so. And you are probably right fallout87 Aug 2018 #68
This case has a) a lot more documents and b) more individual charges RockRaven Aug 2018 #2
Assumption is the mother of all (foul)ups. Your assumption is false. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #3
It's probably just because there are SO MANY charges to discuss and go over donkeypoofed Aug 2018 #4
The judge didn't allow a lot of evidentiary documentation in the courtroom. yallerdawg Aug 2018 #5
No he didn't. former9thward Aug 2018 #14
You can read about the case, you know. yallerdawg Aug 2018 #22
So? former9thward Aug 2018 #28
The judge admitted evidence that was not reviewed in front of the jury. yallerdawg Aug 2018 #38
This iamateacher Aug 2018 #56
yellerdawg is right... Relatively little of the admitted documents were "published' (i.e., discussed hlthe2b Aug 2018 #45
the attorney guest on Rachel just now reiterated how the failure to publish the spooky3 Aug 2018 #50
Exactly... hlthe2b Aug 2018 #51
So you're taking the "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV" defense, eh? LanternWaste Aug 2018 #80
They WERE entered into evidence but the judge said the jury could see some during deliberations. pnwmom Aug 2018 #24
And, the jury WAS given a pile of documents and was told "no" spooky3 Aug 2018 #32
Good for them if they are taking their time Raven123 Aug 2018 #37
agree nt spooky3 Aug 2018 #40
18 charges with a crazy # of documents. sarcasmo Aug 2018 #6
17 charges and maybe 20 hours of deliberation. That's about 70 minutes per charge. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #7
No, your totally wrong Lee-Lee Aug 2018 #8
The judge should have made sure every item of evidence was explained sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #9
No, he should not have. former9thward Aug 2018 #16
So just let the jury wander about then? sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #21
Yes. That is court procedure anywhere. former9thward Aug 2018 #25
It is NOT courtroom procedure in most places to allow items to be put into evidence pnwmom Aug 2018 #41
I would match my courtroom experience against yours any day. former9thward Aug 2018 #61
I would match my reading of the reports about this case against yours. pnwmom Aug 2018 #66
They asked about reasonable doubt and he said to look at the instructions Renew Deal Aug 2018 #26
What I said is factual. sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #36
You're right Renew Deal Aug 2018 #78
No biggie sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #79
That is just ONE of the things they asked about. n/t pnwmom Aug 2018 #42
Not true. He allowed some items to be entered into evidence but not shown to the jury, pnwmom Aug 2018 #29
You like to comment on my posts no matter what the subject. former9thward Aug 2018 #31
If I see someone say something that isn't factually true, I might comment. pnwmom Aug 2018 #48
If it's stipulated as relavant by the Prosecution and Defence... AncientGeezer Aug 2018 #47
Oh bullshit - not even comparable jberryhill Aug 2018 #10
Not getting concerned until after tomorrow. Sneederbunk Aug 2018 #11
This case is less complicated? Are you kidding me? White collar financial crimes are almost always octoberlib Aug 2018 #12
That's was my thought as well. BannonsLiver Aug 2018 #44
That's what happens when jurors judge graft and bribery adn tax evasion cases Crutchez_CuiBono Aug 2018 #13
This case is more complicated than the Zimmerman case flyingfysh Aug 2018 #15
Basically agree, except the 6 jurors in Zman case didn't understand "murder" or lesser charges. Hoyt Aug 2018 #57
Fellow American citizens are... NCTraveler Aug 2018 #17
Manafort faces 18 counts in the VA trial... Equally important, the judge, in trying to expedite hlthe2b Aug 2018 #18
If there was a problem, jurors would be asking more questions of the judge wishstar Aug 2018 #20
The Zimmerman case didn't involve almost 400 financial documents, pnwmom Aug 2018 #23
A member of the cult is sitting on the jury? kentuck Aug 2018 #27
This is nothing like the Zimmerman case. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #30
Pour vous: sprinkleeninow Aug 2018 #71
Completely different kind of case. elleng Aug 2018 #33
Acquittal would be in already aeromanKC Aug 2018 #34
What does this have in common with a murder trial? EllieBC Aug 2018 #35
This case is more complicated than the Zimmerman. Lots of charges and documents. honest.abe Aug 2018 #39
Acquittals often happen quickly dawg day Aug 2018 #43
The jurors were reported to be sitting in a tight DeminPennswoods Aug 2018 #46
I love your powers of deduction and hope you are right. Doodley Aug 2018 #63
Can't take credit DeminPennswoods Aug 2018 #67
After witnessing your honesty and modesty, I think even more highly of you. Doodley Aug 2018 #70
😙 sprinkleeninow Aug 2018 #72
Thanks DeminPennswoods Aug 2018 #75
This case is vastly more complicated than the Zimmerman case dsc Aug 2018 #49
Basically agree, although Zman jury did manage to screw up a much "simpler" case. Hoyt Aug 2018 #59
A key indicator is that the jury bonded together early. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #52
What's off is your understanding of this case and the number of charges. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2018 #54
I agree Catherine Vincent Aug 2018 #55
That would be a devastating blow to the future of America. Doodley Aug 2018 #64
they gonna let him skate I bet Puzzledtraveller Aug 2018 #58
Apples and oranges comparison Jarqui Aug 2018 #60
Smart Jury bpj62 Aug 2018 #62
Good example of what the jurors are dealing with DeminPennswoods Aug 2018 #76
There is a heck of a lot more documentary evidence... Trueblue Texan Aug 2018 #65
Manafort will be pardoned in Months Bo Aug 2018 #73
I was on a jury, the trial lasted about 4 days Raine Aug 2018 #74
you clearly don't understand trials with multi counts AND financial crimes beachbum bob Aug 2018 #77
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