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What's the latest on the mushroom case?

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The jury in the mushroom poisoning case involving Erin Patterson has been sequestered after failing to reach a verdict following a day of deliberations. The jury, now composed of seven men and five women, will remain sequestered until a unanimous decision is made or it becomes clear that one cannot be reached. Erin Patterson maintains her not guilty plea, claiming the deaths and poisoning were a tragic accident. The case continues to draw significant attention, and the jury's deliberations are ongoing.

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Jury sequestered in mushroom poisoning case
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4 days ago
Jury sequestered in mushroom poisoning case

The jury has not yet reached a verdict and will continue deliberations tomorrow. They have been sequestered and cannot go home until a unanimous decision is made or it is determined that one cannot be reached.

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10 News First
4 days ago
Jury sequestered in mushroom poisoning case

The jury now consists of seven men and five women. Justice Christopher Beale reminded them that Erin Patterson is presumed innocent until proven guilty. She has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining the deaths and poisoning were a tragic accident.

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Jury sequestered in mushroom poisoning case

It is uncertain how long the jury will take to deliberate. The public is awaiting the verdict in this high-profile trial.

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