How long do you all think they will be out?
I'm guessing before dinner time. I don't think it will be a quick one.
IMO, it's going to seem like forever, and may take days, because:
(1) The verdict has to be unanimous amongst the 12 jurors, although they have 2 chances to come to agreement since they are deciding on 2 different charges
(2) It's a civil matter with accusations from an alleged attack that occurred long ago (as opposed to a criminal matter with more recent circumstances that seems like it would be more straightforward, but IANAL/JMO), and there are 2 different charges with long backstories to consider and weigh evidence/witness testimony
(3) It's an extremely high profile case with the unusual if not rare circumstance for the judge to determine the jury members should remain anonymous, so also high pressure on the jurors to be meticulous
(4) The case seems so "fraught" with gameplaying/gamesmanship and unorthodox moves by the accused -- e.g., his posts on HIS privately owned/controlled SM platform during the trial that smack of a dismissive attitude towards the plaintiff, her case, and judicial system in general, with it appearing as if DT is attempting to counter everything in the court of public opinion that was validly laid out in court by the Plaintiff's lawyers and testimony and witnesses, his unwillingness to show up in court or testify
JMO
