A courtroom drama unfolded as the judge and attorneys retreated to the sidelines while the jury resumed deliberations in their chamber. The pause followed a brief intermission in which the jury had stepped out, prompting the judge to temporarily leave the bench to allow the lawyers to regroup. This back‑and‑forth movement is common in high‑stakes trials, giving counsel time to strategize as jurors weigh the evidence. The case, still shrouded in detail, is expected to continue with the jury’s verdict pending.
The judge and the lawyers returned to sidebar after the jury returned to their room to continue deliberations.
