The Jury is expected to return to court shortly to announce their verdict. Updates coming -

7:00pm Court is in session, Madam Clerk publishes the verdict.

Indictment for Murder -GUILTY

Indictment for Murder -GUILTY

Indict. for poss. of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime - GUILTY

Indict. for poss. of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime - GUILTY

Alex's face is like stone, Buster is crying quietly.

Defense attorney Dick Harpootlian requests a polling of the Jury, every Juror agrees this is their verdict. The alternate Juror is returned to the general audience. Harpootlian asks for directed verdict for a mistrial. Prosecutor Creighton Waters argues against it, the motion is denied.

Judge Newman accepts the Jury's verdict. Given the lateness of the hour and other considerations, Newman states he will "defer sentencing." The minimum sentence for the charge of murder is a term of 30 years, and a minimum of 5 years for the weapons charges. We will reconvene for sentencing in the morning. "The defendant is taken away."

Judge Newman thanks the jurors extensively for their service and gives them permission "to talk with the case with anyone and reminds them that the media is unaware of their identities. If you decide they want to speak with anyone, that is your prerogative, however, if anyone harasses you, let me know."

7:23pm - The Jury is dismissed. Although Judge Newman offered to defer sentencing to a later date Prosecutor Waters states he is ready for sentencing tomorrow morning, and the defense agrees. Sentencing is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30am.

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Here is Prosecutor Creighton Waters shredding a guitar out a few years ago with his Sole Purpose Band - He Rocks! Word-up is that he made this video after a previous victory over Harpootlian.