Well, it could be a while until the jury reaches a verdict in the first Aaron Hernandez murder trial.
Via ESPN.com, the jurors have asked for an official list of the many exhibits introduced at trial. They already have the exhibits; the list will allow them to quickly understand what each exhibit is.
For that reason, defense lawyer James Sultan expressed concerns about providing a detailed list of exhibits, since the detailed description would potentially include characterizations that could influence the jurors. Via multiple reports, the lawyers have agreed on the language of a list of exhibits, which will be given to the jurors.
The development suggests that the jury will need time to parse through a list of 439 exhibits and the exhibits themselves.
It means a quick acquittal won’t be happening. It doesn’t means Hernandez will be convicted, but it shows that the jury is taking its work seriously.
The jury can find Hernandez guilty of murder (first or second degree), illegal possession of a firearm, and/or illegal possession of ammunition.