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Belfast-Jury Sent Out in Raytheon 9 Trial!

Ciaron | 10.06.2008 21:48

The jury has been sent out in the trial of the Raytheon 9 trial in Belfast today (Tues).

After an initial 45 minutes of delberation the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision on the five remaning criminal charges. The charge of affray was dropped after the prosecution case.

The jury have been moved to a motel for the night. They will be brought back to court Wednesday morning to initially reach a unanimous verdict. After a few more hours they will be told by the judge that a 10-2 decision will be accepted.

For more background on the Raytheon 9 action
www.raytheon9.org

for updates on the trial and where to leave a solidarity message
see
 http://www.indymedia.ie/article/87799

Ciaron