SEATTLE, Washington–Victims of the Jewish Federation shooting walked away disappointed and frustrated after a jury deciding the fate of Naveed Haq declared they were deadlocked on all but one part of one count, forcing the judge to declare a mistrial Wednesday.

The jury decided part of one count of the 15-count indictment, acquitting Haq of the first-degree attempted murder of Carol Goldman, but could not decide on the lesser charge of second-degree attempted murder, and could not reach verdicts on the remaining counts.

Their final note, which came after a total of 41 hours and 50 minutes over eight days, was essentially a repeat of Monday’s note to the court, that they had reached a unanimous decision on only one part of one count and were deadlocked on the others.

After some discussion with the lawyers, judge Paris Kallas called the jury out, polled them, and declared the mistrial at 6:19 pm ET.

Naveed Haq, dressed in a blue sweater vest and blue long sleeved shirt, showed no reaction in court. His parents and brother, who testified for the defense, were not present in court.

Victims Cheryl Stumbo and Carol Goldman sat shoulder to shoulder, inside the courtroom, and occasionally patted each other on the back during the courtroom discussion. Family, friends and members of the Jewish federation were also present.

Jurors quickly left through a back staircase to avoid cameras and reporters. Prosecutor Donald Raz and Defense Attorney Wesley Richards each gave very brief statements. Raz said he was disappointed with the outcome, but announced his intent to retry Haq. Richards said he expected to defend Haq in the retrial, and made no further comment.

Afterwards, victim Cheryl Stumbo said, “I’m angry that the jury didn’t do its job. They gave up after a few days, I spent five weeks in the hospital.”

A status hearing fro the retrial is set for June 12.

– In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington–On day seven, jurors contemplating the fate of Naveed Haq left the courthouse after 5 hours and 45 minutes without reaching a verdict.

Haq is on trial for the murder of Pamela Waechter and the attempted murder of five other women on July 28, 2006 at the Jewish Federation headquarters here. He has presented an insanity defense.

The jury conveyed no further communication to the court Tuesday after indicating Monday afternoon that they had only decided one part of one count and were deadlocked on the remaining 14 counts.

Jurors have deliberated for a total of 39 hours and five minutes and will resume their deliberations Wednesday at 12:00 ET.

– In Session staff

Day 5 of jury deliberations in Wa. V. Haq ended after 5 hours and 20 minutes Friday, for a total of 28 hours and 5 minutes.

The jury of 6 men, 6 women will resume their deliberations at 12:00 pm EST Monday.

SEATTLE, Washington –No note, no questions, nor hint of progress from the jury deliberating the fate of Naveed Haq, on trial for killing one person and injuring five others in an attack on the Jewish Federation headquarters.  Haq presented an insanity defense.

Jurors took a longer than usual lunch and deliberated for 5 hours and 25 minutes Thursday before retiring for the night.  The jury has deliberated now for a total of 22 hours and 45 minutes over four days, and will resume today at 12:00 EST.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington –The jury of 12 men and women deliberating the fate of Naveed Haq recessed for the day Wednesday without a verdict, after deliberating for 5 hours and 35 minutes, for a total of 17 hours and 20 minutes over three days.

Deliberations resume at 12:00 p.m. EST today.

Haq is charged with murder, attempted murder and kidnapping after a shooting spree at the Jewish Federation headquarters in July 2006 that left one person dead and five others wounded. He presented an insanity defense.

Jurors sent a note out earlier in the day suggesting they were deadlocked on Count 1, (A or B) the aggravated murder of Pam Waechter. Count 1B gives jurors the option of finding Haq guilty of the lesser charge of second-degree murder.

In the note, jurors asked the judge whether they should move on to consider the other charges. The judge advised them to continue their deliberations and told them they could deliberate the charges in any order they deemed appropriate.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington –The jury of 6 women and 6 men deliberated for 5 hours and 45 minutes Tuesday without reaching a verdict in the case of Naveed Haq. Haq is on trial for a shooting spree at the Jewish Federation headquarters in July 2006 that killed one person and wounded five others.

The group had no questions and no requests and broke once for a one-hour lunch. They have now deliberated a total of 11 hours and 45 minutes over two days.

They will resume deliberations today at 12:00 pm ET.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington – A diagnosis alone does not diminished capacity make; so said prosecution experts Monday during the rebuttal case against Naveed Haq. Haq is on trial for killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting on July 28, 2006 at the Jewish Federation headquarters. He has presented an insanity defense.

While psychiatrist David Dunner and psychologist Robert Wheeler agreed Haq suffers from chronic mental illness, neither found evidence he was in the midst of a manic or depressive episode at the time of the shooting. Both doctors testified Haq had the capacity to appreciate the nature of his actions – and form both intent and premeditation.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington – It took Naveed Haq two forensic evaluators, 18 months, and 27 ½ hours of interviews, to finally mention that he felt he was on a divinely sanctioned mission the day of the shooting at the Jewish Federation. That was the main focus Wednesday of prosecutor Donald Raz’ cross of defense expert Dr. James Missett, who concluded his testimony after 6 days.

Missett conceded that it was only after the defense called and offered up their client for a final chat, four days before Missett was due to be interviewed by Raz and fellow prosecutor Erin Ehlert, that he became of aware that “God had anything to do with this.”

“He was ready to burst open, and any number of things could have done it, because his life was so out of control,” said Missett.

Haq is on trial for killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting on July 28, 2006 at the Jewish Federation headquarters.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington – A combination of psychosis and mania caused Naveed Haq’s mind to focus squarely on the “mission” God had commanded him to embark upon, said Dr. James Missett Tuesday, his fifth day on the witness stand, before finally wrapping up his direct examination. The statements Haq made to 911 operators speaks volumes about his mental state at the time, Missett said, and Haq stays on topic – “I’m making a point!” – but fumbles when trying to make broader arguments on what that point actually is.

“He’s somewhere else,” said Missett, “and you can’t tell from the 911 tape where that somewhere is.”

Haq is charged with murder, attempted murder,  kidnapping and malicious harrassment for killing one and wounding five others in a shooting July 28, 2006 at the Jewish Federation headquarters in Seattle. He is mounting an insanity defense.

The psychosis and mania, opined Missett, were brought on by a combination of life pressures, lack of sleep, and inappropriate and mismanaged medications. The psychiatrist stated that in his opinion, the result was that Haq could not distinguish right from wrong, and that he indeed was insane at the time at the time of the shooting. He also made it clear he does find a substantial risk of future violent behavior, and would like to see Haq spend his life in a “secure state mental hospital.”

Missett’s testimony continues today.

–In Session staff

SEATTLE, Washington – “The spirit of God took control of me.”

That’s what Naveed Haq told defense expert witness and psychiatrist Dr. James Missett about the shooting at the Jewish Federation, during one of their conversations: “It was his belief his trigger finger was being moved, because he couldn’t stop,” said Missett.

While Haq felt distant and surreal during the event, he did notice his aim was “incredibly accurate”- another sign of divine sponsorship in his effort to make a point.

Haq’s defense team is claiming he was insane when he shot and killed one person and wounded five others on July 28, 2006.

–In Session staff