Hi gw...I know everyone has their thoughts on what’s going on but I think they are either close or essentially at a decision and 1 juror needed time to think on things.
They gave a preview again this AM on who the jurors are and I was heartened. They all SEEM stable with more of a propensity to do the right thing. All married, 2 to engineers, one to a contractor and another a lawyer.
In Florida, does the jury have to be unanimous?
I think it would be great if they came back and echo’d O’Mara’s “wish” that there was a space to mark Zimmerman “innocent,” and then render the not guilty verdict.
I hope that these women feel as I do.
I could be pushed into a not-guilty vote by a majority on a jury.
But I could NEVER be pushed into a guilty vote in the same situation.
It’s one thing to set someone you think did a crime free. It’s entirely another to put someone in jail.
They gave a preview again this AM on who the jurors are and I was heartened. They all SEEM stable with more of a propensity to do the right thing. All married, 2 to engineers, one to a contractor and another a lawyer.
Hopefully thats the signal related to wanting the facts ( engineer, contractor, right type of lawyer) as demonstrated by asking for evidence list.
Additionally that this ties in with OMara’s emphasis on non emotion based decision.
Back in the dark ages (25 years ago) I tried a car collision case where a 26 week, pregnant mom lost her first child. The “luck” of the draw was that I got a jury of 12 females, assorted ages. So, take my thoughts with a grain of salt.
I found that despite the many concerns I had with an all female jury, my concerns were unfounded. I found them to be diligent, careful, thoughtful. AND most importantly determined to follow the law. At least that is what my post trial interview of jurors revealed.
That worked out for my client. I hope it works well for GZ.
P.S. I found no indecision once a decision was made. But their caution (sleeping on a decision overnight) was prompted by not wanting to be weary when a final decision was announced.
Fear will over rule reason.