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June 3, 2008

Haq jury: We can't agree

Posted: 09:24 AM ET

SEATTLE, Washington–After a stretch of two days without a word, the jury weighing the fate of Naveed Haq asked a series of lengthy questions Monday before advising the judge near the end of the day that they had unanimously decided only one part of one count and were deadlocked on the remaining charges.

The judge ordered the jury to continue their deliberations, over the objections of the defense who suggested the judge call the jury out and read them the Allen charge instead.

Before ordering the jury to continue, the judge noted that the case offered, "some of the most complex testimony heard in this court." Judge Paris Kallas said she would reconsider giving the Allen charge, urging the jury to come to a verdict in the case, should the jury give another indication that they were at an impasse.

Their note was the second of the day, coming after they asked the judge for more instruction on insanity.

The notes were the first communication from the jury after two days of silence. Their last note, last Wednesday, (day 3 of deliberations) indicated they could not reach a unanimous decision on count one - aggravated murder, or alternatively, second-degree murder - and asked the judge for guidance on whether they could move on to deliberate the other charges.

They ended their deliberations Monday after five hours and 15 minutes, for a total of 33 hours and 20 minutes over six days.

They will resume their deliberations Tuesday at 12:00 EDT.

– In Session staff

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Gary Clayton   June 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

I have heard ir several of the cases when the jusry tells the judge they are hopelessly deadlocked and the judges continue to tell them to deliberate. What amazes me is that if the defendent is suppose to be innocent until proven guily and the jusry is deadlocked isint that actually saying that there is DOUBT and if there is doubt why continue to deliberate? I dont know the specifics of this case but I have seen it before.

Gary Clayton   June 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

I have heard several of the cases when the jury tells the judge they are hopelessly deadlocked and the judges continue to tell them to deliberate. What amazes me is that if the defendent is suppose to be innocent until proven guily and the jury is deadlocked isint that actually saying that there is DOUBT and if there is doubt why continue to deliberate? I dont know the specifics of this case but I have seen it before.

Brenda Kenney-Stensney   June 3rd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

what's wrong with these people?? are they nuts?? convict the man, he's guilt of all charges..

r parker   June 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Either the judge's instructions were to complicated or the state laws cannot lead the jury to the correct finding. If you have a gun and you; shoot people and hold others hostage what's to decide. Guilty as charged. Some time we complicate the events way to much.
Of course the jury could be chicken--.

ann   June 3rd, 2008 2:42 pm ET

i can understand the juries frustration...this has to be one of the most difficult things they will have to do in their life. I, personally, hope that the defendant is configned to a mental institution for life. Where he will get the help he needs yet the community will be safe from all furture violent actions.

tom   June 3rd, 2008 10:55 pm ET

Such a waste to take anothers life then try to find enough blind people to not punish this person properly for what he has done. A sick society to allow this to happen.

Victoria Lang   June 4th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I am so upset and disheartened about the lack of a verdict on this case. To let this idiot off is to open the door even wider for people to express their political and personal issues with a gun. I do not believe he is not culpable for his actions. What is wrong with these people??

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