In Viewpoints 1369330903.08 Hi again! SeaGal, that post was just an informatory explanation of a general Allen charge. Not the exact words of Judge Stephens by any means. In essence, she was telling them very politely to get back in that room and deliberate and get a verdict done! This trial has come too far to screw up at the 11th hour. I wish HLN would stop jumping to conclusions. I am sick of that defense attorney telling JVM the jury is hung, no way will there be a verdict, blah, blah, blah. I am praying that this jury pulls together and nails it with a verdict. I so wish they were privy to those freaking interviews... Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369326408.42 Hi everyone! Keeping the Alexanders and the jury in my thoughts and prayers today. Thanks to all of your for your wonderful posts and pictures. Keep believing that the jury will come through for us today. Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369315714 The key word here is: IF the jury is unable, etc.......It is not a statement of fact. Don't lose hope! Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369312325.51 I had to turn off the televison yesterday afternoon, I was so disheartened. I heard last night that the Allen charge was also used in the Wendi Andriano case and that jury came back with a death penalty verdict. Gives me hope that a just verdict will be reached and that this will all be over soon for the Alexander family. Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369312115.393 The Allen charge was used in the Wendi Andriano case when the jury got deadlocked during deliberations. They returned to deliberate and came back with the death penalty. I watched Dr. Drew and Nancy Grace last night and saw snippets of the Jodi Show. Ugh. If only the jurors could see those and hear how they "betrayed" her. Unbelievable. Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369311604.66 I had to look this up....had no idea what people were talking about last night.....for your information: <h2>ALLEN CHARGE</h2> A term used, usually in the federal court context, to describe the instructions given to a jury when, after deliberation, it is unable to decide on a verdict. An example of a modified Allen Charge follows: Members of the Jury: I'm going to ask that you continue your deliberations in an effort to reach agreement upon a verdict and dispose of this case; and I have a few additional comments I would like for you to consider as you do so. This is an important ... Continue Reading In Viewpoints 1369182684.177 I am furious she is allowing these interviews. I guess Sheriff Joe doesn' see anything wrong with them for he runs "an open jail". Continue Reading
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