This jury was particularly brutal to Martha....perhaps, some
investors from the bubble days?
Still, Martha's long time connection to Wall Street could have been a
factor. She's no spring chicken on investment law.
And, perhaps the circumstantial evidence outside of Doug's testimony
was compelling.
THIS VERDICT SHOULD STRIKE FEAR IN THE HEARTS OF THE OTHER "PERP
WALKERS" OF LATE!
You never can tell about juries. My hunch is that one or two people
lead the jury deliberations, and pretty much control the rest.
I have never served on a jury. Although I have "waited for verdicts"
many times. And, I can tell you that it is PURE HELL! You walk
around but dare not leave the premises.....nervous conversation,
secret questioning and second guessing........then a strange stirring
in chambers.....is this it?
The bailiff comes out and says: "They have a verdict." Your stomach
drops like on a ferris wheel.....
You watch the jurors.....my God, they are all so grim faced and
looking down! None of them look directly at you! They look so sad!
God! Why aren't they laughing and smiling like they are supposed to
if it's to be Not Guilty?
Something is wrong! Something is terribly wrong!
The judge enters, and says will the foreman rise....you heart is
pounding in your ears..................................
Well;
there is a sense of relief went the case is FINALLY out of your
control, and there is NOTHING you can do about it anymore.
I've won some and lost some.
And, I know what Martha is going though tonite.
Anger, Rage, Loathing, Blame......all coming at once. I would have
had her testify! Damn it!
Perhaps, a bottle of wine, or maybe two.....?
Morning comes,....a new day. The mind re-focuses........Plan B......
The Planets are still in their orbits.....but what did you expect?
