“Uncle Joe” Ligambi’s Long Trial is Almost Over
AP reports that the Philly mafia trial is nearly at an end. “The judge in a Philadelphia mob racketeering trial says the jury has reached a verdict on some counts but is deadlocked on others. Federal Judge Eduardo Robreno spoke from the bench Tuesday. He will give jurors the option to report a partial verdict or try one last time to reach a full verdict on the approximately 50 counts against reputed mob boss Joseph “Uncle Joe” Ligambi and six others accused of running Philadelphia’s La Cosa Nostra for the past decade.” The jury has been out for three weeks.
The Daily News’ William Bender Tweets from the trial:
Courthouse buzz is that Ligambi mob jury could have partial verdict. Deadlocked on some counts. People pacing around … #Day21
— William Bender (@wbender99) February 5, 2013
Judge ordered Ligambi jury to keep deliberating on the deadlocked charges. Looks like it could end with a partial verdict
— William Bender (@wbender99) February 5, 2013
Overheard at mob trial: “See you for the 3rd round. We’re alright. We’re all gonna be drinking tonight” – Joseph “Scoops” Licata
— William Bender (@wbender99) February 5, 2013
Issue now is jury instruction: Do you tell them that it’s OK to throw out the deadlocked charges? Defense and prosecution disagree
— William Bender (@wbender99) February 5, 2013
