Deliberation breaks for lunch

Well everyone, I wish I had something interesting to tell you. There is no decision. The only decision to decide upon now is what's for lunch. I heard Western Sizzler and Tequilas (a local Mexican restaurant) discussed among everyone in the courtroom.

We all just wait, still. It's been more than six hours of deliberation now. I am leaning toward a hung jury, but you never know. Most likely if the jurors come back and tell Judge Cayer they can't make a decision, he will remind them of their duty and ask them to come to a conclusion - at least that's what happened in one other case verdict I've covered.

I will try to write something this afternoon. More thumbtacks needed or maybe a stapler or sticky pads. Seriously, hopefully, we will have some type of verdict this afternoon. Despite the seemingly upbeat attitude folks in the courtroom have, everyone seems to be anxious for an answer. Jerry seems positive. He's smiling, talking to his attorneys, sometimes laughing. The last three days, he has sat in between his council. During all testimony, he sat on the outside, beside Campbell.

Well, the jurors are getting the usual instructions - don't discuss the case outside the jury room, do not listen, read or watch any media coverage, and don't have any contact with anyone involved in this case. The jurors look, well nothing, maybe tired, like they are working hard. I bet they are working hard, at least I hope so. This is a big decision. I'm glad there doesn't appear to be any rush to judgment.