Thursday McNair trial update
Back at Stanley Mosk Courthouse where the 4th day of jury deliberations has begun. Will today be the day? #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
2 questions by jury. First question: one juror has afternoon commitment Friday so requests deliberations break at noon tomorrow. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Second question by jury today: one of jurors has language barrier issues so requesting to be excused. Parties huddling on what position to take. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
There are 3 alternates. If juror is replaced, deliberations start all over again. Alternates are not allowed in deliberations room for those who have asked. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Jury question: “We remain deadlocked.” 8-4 split still. Court will call out jury to ask what question they are caught on. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Jury called back. Jury is 12-0 as to jury verdict form Qs 1 and 2. But current 8-4 split as to Q 3. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Question 3 on jury verdict form is whether or not statement was false. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
After questioning jury foreperson, Judge Shaller rules juror with language barrier is dismissed. CACI 5014. Come on down Jury Alternate 1. You are now officially a voting member of the Jury. Jury deliberations must begin “again.” “From the beginning.” #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Judge said, “I feel like we are a family,” but excused juror from service. Jury Alternate 1 promoted to the Jury. Shaller then instructed “new” jury panel that it must begin deliberations “from the beginning.” A noticeable gasp/sigh from some jurors. Jury back to deliberations.
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
Who needs drama when you have McNair v. NCAA Jury Deliberations 2018? #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
New Jury is done for the day. No verdict. Back tomorrow. #mcnair #ncaa #usc
— Lizelle Brandt (@LizelleBrandt) May 17, 2018
