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24 Mar, 9 tweets, 2 min read
OK - @Eaze / #Wirecard jury deliberations Day 2. Now Weigand is his defense chair, but detained Akhavan not yet brought in. Is there another jury note? A verdict? Inner City Press will live tweet the day, thread below patreon.com/posts/49117563
Looks like it's going to be a verdict - Judge Rakoff just spoke to the lawyer about rules involving speaking to jurors after the case is over.
Voice: The public dial-in is silent.
Jury is coming in, filing in front of the prosecutors' table.
Judge Rakoff: Please be seated. In a moment we will read out your verdict. I will not comment on it. You have been a terrific jury.
Opening of verdict form.
Judge Rakoff: It appears to be in proper form.
Judge Rakoff: On Mr. Akhavan, how do you find?
Foreman: Guilty.
Judge Rakoff: And Mr. Weigand?
Foreman: Guilty.
Judge Rakoff (after excusing jury) - Sentencing will be July 26, one at 4 and one at 5.
Request is made for expedited sentencing.
Dispute if that means 3 months or 2 months.
So: June 25 at 11 am and noon.
Judge Rakoff: I think it makes sense to have Mr Akhavan be sentenced first. So he is 11 am and Mr. Weigand noon.
Request for more time to file motions.
So, April 21 for moving papers.
AUSA: We are seeking Mr. Weigand's detention.
Defense: This trial has confirmed that this is a case involving no loss. We are aware your Honor does not follow the [Sentencing] Guidelines rigorously --
Judge Rakoff: That's an understatement.
Weigand's lawyer: He's been out, paying his own guards, without issue.
AUSA Folly: He is a German citizen and could flee there.
Defense: Mr. Weigand has letters --
Judge Rakoff: I'll cut you off because I'm going to rule in your favor. The calculus may be different on the day of sentencing. Let me say, this case was a pleasure. But I've got another proceeding. Podcast and story soon

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