Word: juror
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Before judge and lawyers came prospective juror Mrs. Corrine English, dark, thin Nashua housewife. Mrs. English didn't feel that "I could sit in the jury to give a verdict ... I don't think I believe in mercy killing...
...associates had intended to defraud stockholders or had acted in good faith. Even though they had failed to make cars, said the judge, "good faith is a 'complete defense." This week, after 17½ hours of deliberation, the jury acquitted Tucker and associates of all counts. Said one juror: "It wasn't so hard to reach a decision. From the beginning only two jurors voted guilty." Said Tucker, whose company is now under a trustee in bankruptcy: "It's been like a bad nightmare. This is a victory for the stockholders and dealers as well as free...
With the look of a large angry cat, Prosecutor Murphy rose for the crossexamination. He had thrown only one question at the witness before it was announced that a juror had been taken sick. Court was adjourned for a few days. Temporarily balked, Tom Murphy retired to his office to sharpen his teeth on a thick file labeled "Dr. Carl Binger...