OK- now in US v. Roman Storm, verdict watch Day 4 - now post-pedicure of juror, Qs of wallet(s) Unsealing bid Inner City Press 1st book on the case [2d soon] & will live tweet, thread below
9:18 am At defense table, Storm's lawyers Klein, Patton and Axel. Prosecutors' table is empty, like courtroom gallery. Updates in this thread as jury notes emerge: questions - and verdict? Book 2 90% ready to go. Watch this feed
9:35 am All rise! Judge Failla: The jury has sent us a note: Despite progress yesterday, and four days of deliberations, we are deadlocked on some - What do the parties want me to answer? AUSA Arad: We would like an Allen charge [telling the jury to try again
Storm's lawyer Klein: We oppose an Allen charge. It's clear they don't believe a unanimous verdict is possible. Judge: So you'd like me to take a partial verdict? Storm's lawyer Klein: Yes. Judge: AUSA Arad? AUSA: Let's cross that bridge when we get there
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Judge Failla: I am going to give the Allen charge. Let me show it to the parties, my inclination is to keep it short - my law clerk will hand it to you. I'll step off the bench to allow you guys to talk. Or I can stay here AUSA: Up to the court
Judge Failla: Did Judge Subramanian give an Allen charge in the Sean Combs case? Voice: I don't think so Judge Failla: You guys followed that case closer than I did Storm's lawyer Klein: We all did
[The jury deliberation endgame in US v. Sean Combs - three not guilty, two guilty - is covered in Inner City Press' "Diddy Trial Week 8, The Verdict and Bail Denied
AUSA: We think shorter Allen charge is better - but we do not think the partial verdict option shouldn't be mentioned. That takes force out of the Allen charge. Judge: I agree. I understand the defense objects. If they come out again about deadlock, then partial
Storm's lawyer Klein: If they remain deadlock, we'd ask you to take the verdict at that time. Judge: Mr. Arad, be prepared for that. Clerk: All rise! Jury entering! Judge: This is your first time in the box without alternates
Judge: It is desirable to reach a verdict, for both sides. You may have honest differences of opinions - but you should consider the opinion of others. Do no hesitate to change your opinion. If you still cannot agree, it is your right not to agree. Not to rush you
[Jurors file out] Judge: It would not surprise me if we hear back from them in an hour or so. I am canceling my other morning calendar.
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10:49 am All rise! Judge: We have another note, it says, There are jurors set in their position, we are deadlocked.... So I think it is time to accept a partial verdict. Storm's lawyer Klein: They should write Not Guilty, or Guilty, or "No Agreement."
AUSA Arun: I suggest we tell them they could deliver some verdicts - then go back to deliberating. Judge: Judge Furman in US v Morris spoke to this [Note: earlier this week Inner City Press reported Judge Furman sentencing Morris to 27 years in prison, and shouts
[Judge Failla remain on the bench, typing on laptop - draft response to jury's second "deadlocked" note] Now: Judge: My deputy is distributing my proposed charge to the jury [Each table of lawyers leans over, reading it
AUSA Arad: The Government has no issue with it. Storm's lawyer Klein: We object to not just taking the verdicts. But if you are going to do this, strike the last line, and reorder- Judge: I'm not doing that. Let's get the jury
Storm's lawyer Klein: Can we give this to them in hard copy? Judge: It doesn't seem long enough to merit that. Let me see while I read it to them, if they appear to be following
Deputy: All rise! Jury entering! [Jurors file in] Judge Failla: From your notes, I understand you have a unanimous verdict to one or more counts. You may return that and continue, or waiting until all are concluded. Or 3, return and say you are deadlocked on rest
Judge: I'm going to hand a copy of this to the foreperson - or actually, we've printed out multiple copies. You may retire and we'll hear from you when we hear from you
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12:25 pm Defense team reassembling, this time with Roman Storm at forward-facing table, next to Klein and Patton. Prosecutors have re-entered and set up at their table.
All rise! Judge: I have received a note, "Dear Judge, we have reached a verdict." It way be a complete verdict, or a partial. Either way, deliberations are over. Let there be no emotion shown.
Judge: Before we get the verdict, let me just say, very hard-fought case. And now we see what it is. All rise! Jurors file in
Judge: Let me see it... Deputy: Mr. Foreperson, Count 1, how do you find? Foreperson: Not unanimous. Deputy 2: Count 2? Foreperson: Guilty. Deputy: Count 3, IEEPA? Foreperson: Not guilty.
Jury leaves - and then: AUSA Arad: We are moving for his remand to prison. There is a presumption and he cannot meet his burden. Judge: Does this argument have to be today? AUSA: Yes. Judge: Make your argument. AUSA: He's from Russia and has means
AUSA: He has advised people how to cheat the immigration system - Judge: Ms. Axel? Storm's lawyer Axel: He is on bond, secured by his house. His passport has been surrendered. AUSA Arad: He wrote, There are a ton of options for asylum. This depends on risk
AUSA: He has access to $10 million - there is $12 million in Eth in another wallet. Roman Semenov has some $10.4 million in a wallet the defendant sent TORN into. Semenov has made it impossible to find and detain him. The defendant has high profile supporters
Judge: Mr. Klein, Ms. Axel? Storm's lawyer Axel: We have a history of Mr. Storm being out on bond. Before that, he knew of potential action since the sanctions in 2022. He voluntarily proffered to the government. Judge: They say it was incomplete
Storm's lawyer Axel: He is under restriction in accessing his crypto. He asked for and got permission to access it to pay his taxes. His house in Washington is tied up with the bond. He has a 5 year old daughter of whom he has joint custody, she was in the house
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