Former President Donald Trump's legal team is holding onto hope for a mistrial as the trial progresses. A source familiar with the team has revealed that they view a mistrial as the best likely outcome at this point.
However, concerns have arisen regarding the potential impact of an 'Allen charge' on a deadlocked jury. An Allen charge, also known as a dynamite charge, is a directive given by the judge when a jury reports being deadlocked. The purpose of this charge is to urge the jury to continue deliberations and strive for unanimity to avoid a mistrial. Importantly, an Allen charge does not mandate jurors to alter their votes or reach a final verdict.
