CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, deceased/not found, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #66

[lucegirl]

Maybe their deliberation will be like the meme. “Choice A - Not Guilty”. “Jury: B!”

 

[citygirl]

Any word on how long they can deliberate tonight ?

Wondering the same. Thinking back to the OJ and Casey Anthony debacles. Seemed like they lived in the courtroom.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Even if they were all unanimous I could see where they may wait an hour or so before announcing.

I am only guessing also. But I would think they would spend a few minutes getting to know one another and being glad testimony is all over and then taking a quick vote to see where they all stand. Then I could imagine them making a few jokes about JS and his lawyering skills. I don’t think there would be a verdict, even a fast one before tomorrow.

 

[afitzy]

Wondering the same. Thinking back to the OJ and Casey Anthony debacles. Seemed like they lived in the courtroom.

IDK, this jury has been here a long time. Think they want to do their job and go home. They have to choose foreperson too. And they will be sitting with piles of boxes. But, its a lot and my prayers are with them.

 

[citygirl]

Jury instructions are usually notoriously confusing. Having a jury come back to clarify some jury instructions puts another layer to that.

I have never seen a court do this before.

Confirmed for me that I would make a really bad, very bad juror. My head would be spinning.

 

[Alkali13]

I wonder if the Judge will offer or ask the Jury if they want dinner brought in. I’m scrounging for any tea leaves!

omg, please, I would love that! I would think they will discuss whether they think they can reach a verdict tonight or to just say forget it and spend the day tomorrow.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Wondering the same. Thinking back to the OJ and Casey Anthony debacles. Seemed like they lived in the courtroom.

Jurors were sequestered in both of those trials. That is why I am against sequestered juries. If they learn more information from the outside, so be it. I do not believe every juror takes that oath to heart. Maybe I am wrong and I sure don’t believe they would admit it, nor would i ask them.

 

[afitzy]

I wonder if the Judge will offer or ask the Jury if they want dinner brought in. I’m scrounging for any tea leaves!

I thought you were saying Jury requested Afternoon Tea!

Wifi broke up and scrambled your sentence.

Good laugh though.

 

[Eli9]

Confirmed for me that I would make a really bad, very bad juror. My head would be spinning.

I'd be upset that my notes would be destroyed. Hopefully they were all told in the beginning.

 

[lucegirl]

If they stayed late to get to verdict I would think they would do so because they want to be done. And since they have borne the burden of sitting there for 6 weeks, not able to speak about the case, not able to be on social media, I would think the parties and Judge would find away to come back.

::Conjuring image of this dapper Judge in a paisley, monogrammed smoking jacket and coordinating slippers::

 

[afitzy]

If they stayed late to get to verdict I would think they would do so because they want to be done. And since they have borne the burden of sitting there for 6 weeks, not able to speak about the case, not able to be on social media, I would think the parties and Judge would find away to come back.

::Conjuring image of this dapper Judge in a paisley, monogrammed smoking jacket and coordinating slippers::

So, you are saying Judge would ok them working late and bringing in dinner? But, I thought defence atty folks think quick turnaround from jury means acquittal?

 

[oc1234]

I wish I could have posted the video. Definite pumping action into her mouth, unlike a medical inhaler IMO

ETA: Have used both

I've just watched the L&C video on replay. The possible vaping is at about the -1:01 mark.

 

[citygirl]

If they stayed late to get to verdict I would think they would do so because they want to be done. And since they have borne the burden of sitting there for 6 weeks, not able to speak about the case, not able to be on social media, I would think the parties and Judge would find away to come back.

::Conjuring image of this dapper Judge in a paisley, monogrammed smoking jacket and coordinating slippers::

In your experience have you ever seen this happen?

 

[afitzy]

L&C is reporting that jury has been deliberating for 15 min.

 

[Alkali13]

L&C is reporting that jury has been deliberating for 15 min.

Do we know if that is actual deliberation (as in they've already chosen a foreperson) or just that they've been in the room?

 

[whitelilac]

L&C is reporting that jury has been deliberating for 15 min.

Ok, that's enough, right?

 

[lucegirl]

So, you are saying Judge would ok them working late and bringing in dinner? But, I thought defence atty folks think quick turnaround from jury means acquittal?

I think it’s within the judge’s discretion. In Murdaugh the jury was asked if they wanted dinner because they were working late, and they said No. and then all of a sudden jury verdict. Just speculation and having tea!

 

[Tink56]

I'd be upset that my notes would be destroyed. Hopefully they were all told in the beginning.

Relinquishing the notes probably prevents the use on them in a future book or interview or some other use detrimental to the court process.

Can cell phones be brought into the deliberation room in CT? I haven't heard anything about the use of phones outside of the courtroom.

 

[lucegirl]

In your experience have you ever seen this happen?

Murdaugh. Guilty in 3 hours. Dinner offer rejected because they were done.

 

[Aquarian]

I am surprised the Judge didn’t give a bit of thought about them staying through dinner or of options etc . Wonder how tonight will play out..