From the Courtroom: Libby

[warrior1]

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*UPDATE: We are now hearing that Walton may have been engaging in hypotheticals and there is no indication from the note that the jury has reached a finding of fact, but it's hard to know because we were listening to them argue about something we hadn't seen. More as we know it.

It was my impression in the courtroom (and MSNBC confirms, based on courthouse sources) that there are three new separate questions, all about Count 3, the Cooper false statement charge.

At one point, I believe Walton said (and others who heard it confirm that this was their impression as well) that the jury has reached a unanimous decision regarding the fact that Libby lied.* Walton had issued some instruction, however, that they need to decide that he lied on October 14th and November 26th dates (both FBI interviews), but now says he should have used the word "or" instead of "and" — i.e., if the jury all agrees that Libby lied on either of these dates, they have reached a unanimous guilty verdict. (The indictment itself says "and.")

However, there seems to be some confusion — do they all agree on one date, or do some agree on one and not the other? Thus the defense and prosecution are arguing about language to use before they present it to the judge.

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[warrior1]

1. I sure like what I read

[warrior1]

2. I take from the lack of response

is this is old news?

[jannyk]

3. Not to me....thanks eom

[Jackpine Radical]

5. Well, in my case, I just got here to see it.

Not old to me, but had it not been for your question, I would have moved on without commenting because I had nothing to say.

[jaysunb]

4. K & R

n/t

[EST]

6. Thank you for posting.

I've not gotten over to FDL yet, being tied up with watching the WR hearing on cspin twice, a doctor visit and other chores, as well as such fascinating and fast moving action here in DU village.

[Annces]

7. I think the jury is expanding and contracting on these issues

but will come to a decision eventually. I have the feeling we are okay.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

8. Thanks. It Should Be Soon Now!