Hatfield
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Oh my gosh, I don't know how to ask this question as I am confused about what I'm trying to ask. But, when a verdict is reached and the jury enters the courtroom, do jurors usually look at the victim's family/supporters if a "positive" verdict has been reached? I've heard chatter about this before and I'm curious.
I've seen a few trials at verdict time but the cameras usually block out the jurors so I dont recall being able to watch how they react when they walk in.
I agree with the previous poster that most of them likely try to avoid any direct eye contact with either side. This is because no matter which verdict they choose, they know both sides are watching them all closely.
I am pretty certain most all of them try to stay neutral and not let it show how they voted.
The verdict gets read rather quickly once they re-enter the courtroom and I have heard their voices. They all usually respond firmly with their acknowledgements with the verdict as each one is asked if they agree with the verdict that was just read.