Judge notes the jurors’ names will be sealed for one year ‘due to the high-profile nature of this case’
Circuit Court Judge Penney Azcarate gave jurors jury instructions Friday morning ahead of closing arguments.
‘Ladies and gentleman of the jury, you now have heard all the arguments in this case,’ she said.
She added that a copy of the instructions will be allowed inside the deliberation room with jurors.
Judge Azcarate noted that the names of the jurors will be sealed for one year ‘due to the high-profile nature of this case.’
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The jury will hear closing arguments from both sides today. Jury deliberations are expected to begin later today and last into next week.