The jury instructions in the ongoing trial have been finalized and are now in the hands of the attorneys. These instructions serve as a crucial roadmap for jurors to interpret the law and apply it to the evidence and testimony presented during the trial. Both the defense and prosecution were negotiating major issues to be included in the instructions, with the judge ultimately making the final decisions.
As the trial progresses, closing arguments are expected to take place after the long holiday weekend, possibly bleeding into the following day. Following the closing arguments, the judge will provide the jury with instructions that are anticipated to last about an hour. The jurors will then deliberate until they reach a verdict.
