Gosnell jury says it is hung on two counts; Update: Deliberations resume

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The jury reports it is hung on two counts; No word yet which counts are at issue.

#gosnell jury did not say which two counts they are hung on, waiting for attornes to gather & judge to decide how to respond #netde

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Our producer in #Gosnell courtroom says jury just told judge “We are hung on two counts”

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

Verdict watch continues in the case of abortionist Kermit Gosnell and his house of horrors.

Keep in mind #Gosnell being tried on 258 counts – We don’t know which 2 jury is “hung” on

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

Twitchy will continue to monitor this story and update with further developments.

Update:

Judge could accept any verdicts they have reached and declare the jury hung on two counts in question. #Gosnell @phillymag

— Steve Volk (@SteveVolk) May 13, 2013

#Gosnell judge to tell jury to keep deliberating on 2 hung counts. No word which counts or exactly how divided jury is. @fox29philly

— Claudia Gomez (@ClaudiaFox29) May 13, 2013

We continue to pray that justice will be served.

Even if convicted ONLY on the NON-murder counts #Gosnell would potentially face 400+ years in jail … still awaiting guidance from Judge

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

We don’t know which counts jury can’t decide, waiting for parties to arrive for conference w/judge. #inq

— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) May 13, 2013

According to attys, judge will order #gosnelljury to try again on two hung counts before he accepts partial verdict or declares mistrial

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Update:

#gosnell Jury note implies they have reached agreement on 261 other charges #verdictwatch #netde

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

The judge will reportedly ask them to try again.

Judge Minehart will give #Gosnell jury a “Spencer charge,” I.e.implore them to reach a verdict, though not violate their conscious.

— jdmullane (@jdmullane) May 13, 2013

If #Gosnell jury remains hung on the two counts, judge can declare a mistrial, but accept verdicts on all other counts.

— jdmullane (@jdmullane) May 13, 2013

Dr Kermit #Gosnell faces 1st degree murder in deaths of four babies, and 3rd degree murder in death of patient Karnamaya Mongar.

— jdmullane (@jdmullane) May 13, 2013

Waiting on judge to call #gosnell jury in, attorneys are in back with judge discussing note #netde #verdictwatch

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Judge ready to go with #gosnell jury, gosnell being brought in #netde #verdictwatch

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Judge Minehart about to talk to Gosnell jury, likely to ask them to keep trying. #inq

— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) May 13, 2013

Update:

Judge gives Gosnell jury ‘Spencer charge,’ asks them to keep trying on two hung cts. Reexamine views and try to resolve impasse. #inq

— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) May 13, 2013

Dr Kermit #Gosnell escorted from courtroom, taken to holding cell to await verdict.

— jdmullane (@jdmullane) May 13, 2013

Judge ordered everyone to stay close perhaps for questions from #gosnell jury perhaps for verdict #netde #verdictwatch

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Gosnell jury resumes deliberations. Judge tells them to ask for help if needed, ask more questions. #inq

— Joseph A. Slobodzian (@JoeSlobo) May 13, 2013

#gosnell for first time looked concerned when he was brought into court. Def atty McMahon looks serious, prosecutors look relaxed #netde

— Sean G. O’Sullivan (@SeanGOSullivan) May 13, 2013

Oh, no evil smile?

#Gosnell judge emphasizes importance of case – urges jurors to come to consensus on two “hung” counts – they’re back in deliberations

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

#Gosnell judge to jurors:don’t “hesitate to re-examine your own views” but “no juror should surrender honest conviction” merely to get…

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

Cont from last tweet”merely for the purpose of returning a verdict”

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) May 13, 2013

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