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July 10, 2007. Nine days after they started their deliberations, the jury in the Conrad Black trial informed Judge Amy St. Eve that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
A note to the judge signed by the jury foreman states, "We have discussed and deliberated on all the evidence and are still unable to reach a unanimous verdict on one or more counts. Please advise..."
The judge consulted with the prosecution and defence lawyers about what they think she should do. The defence lawyers said they preferred an immediate partial verdict, while the prosecution lawyers said they preferred that the deliberations continue.
The judge stated that she has in the past sent juries back two or three times to continue deliberations.
The judge then called the jury in and asked them to continue their deliberations.
Conrad Black Trial Pages On This Site
» 1. Background to the Conrad Black Trial
» 3. The Conrad Black Trial and Corporate Governance
» 4. Conrad Black's Partner David Radler Pays US$28.7M Fine & US$63.4M Settlement
» 5. Conrad Black Trial Delayed
» 6. Conrad Black Trial Opening Statements
» 7. Conrad Black's Co-Defendants Distance Themselves From Him
» 8. Conrad Black's Lawyer Questions Impartiality of First Witness
» 9. The Non-Compete Payments Part 1
» 10. The Non-Compete Payments Part 2
» 11. The Non-Compete Payments Had Board Approval
» 12. Focus Shifts to Expenses & Use of Corporate Jet
» 13. Role of Lawyers in Non-Compete Payments
» 14. Role of Lawyers Part II. Accusations Suffer Setback
» 15. David Radler Takes the Stand Against Black
» 15a. Former Gov. Thompson: No Approval for Non-Compete Payments
» 16. David Radler's Second Week on the Stand
» 17. Final Assault on David Radler's Credibility
» 18. Jonathan Rosenberg Takes the Stand
» 19. The Prosecution Rests Their Case
» 20. Obstruction of Justice Charge
» 22. Judge Makes a Controversial Ruling
» 23. Closing Arguments Commence
» 27. Black and Co-Defendants Convicted