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Death in Juror's Family Puts Stevens Trial on Hold

Jury sent home as deliberations grind closer to Election Day

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(Newser) – Deliberations in the corruption trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens were halted again today when the judge sent the jury home following the death of a juror’s father, Politico reports. The juror flew to California, and it’s unknown whether she’ll return for deliberations. This latest delay pushes deliberations closer to Election Day, when Stevens’ name will be on the ballot.

The jury in the corruption trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been sent home for the weekend due to a death in one of the juror's families.
The jury in the corruption trial of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been sent home for the weekend due to a death in one of the juror's families.   (AP Photo)
Prosecutor Brenda Morris had asked for an alternate juror to be brought in so deliberations could continue after jurors complained of a
Prosecutor Brenda Morris had asked for an alternate juror to be brought in so deliberations could continue after jurors complained of a "unruly" member. But Judge Emmet Sullivan denied the request.   (AP Photo)
In this artist's sketch, Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, right, reacts to questioned by Prosecuting Attorney Brenda Morris, left, as judge Emmet G. Sullivan looks on at federal court.
In this artist's sketch, Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, right, reacts to questioned by Prosecuting Attorney Brenda Morris, left, as judge Emmet G. Sullivan looks on at federal court.   (AP Photo/Dana Verkouteren)
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