Thread by @innercitypress

OK - US v. Josh Schulte, now jury charge then deliberations (Day 13 of trial). Inner City Press has reported the trial(s) & is writing a book(let) on it, soon here amazon.com/author/matthew… & will live tweet charge & deliberations, questions, verdict, thread below

https://twitter.com/innercitypress/status/1544005056260980736

Judge Furman: Jurors, I want to remind you that during deliberations your phones should be off and not with you. You can check them during breaks. And let me remind you: Mr. Schulte is presumed innocent.

Judge Furman: One type of evidence is called direct evidence. There is circumstantial evidence [wet umbrella analogy follows, modified only with "assume the curtain were entirely drawn - in fact, there are in this case." #SealedCourtroom

Judge Furman: The defendants words were as a lawyer. They are not evidence... You heard testimony of a cooperator, Carlos Betances. You may ask yourself, Was any part of his testimony made up to receive favorable treatment by the US? Case: innercitypress.com/sdny1schulteco…

Judge Furman: Mr. Schulte is charged with alleged misuse of computers and disclosures to Wikileaks: illegal gathering of National Defense Info; illegal transmission of NDI & harmful computer commands; possession and attempted transmission of NDI while in MCC jail

Judge Furman: Information may qualify as "closely held" if it has been made public by someone other than the US and the US has not confirmed it, that may be NDI.

Judge Furman: The indictment charges that between July and October 2018 Mr. Schulte attempted to transfer NDI, based on statement "I wrote software to disguise data... I wrote my own crypto... Bartender for [redacted] vendor," etc

Judge Furman: Mr. Schulte is charged with obstruction of a grand jury proceeding in his statements to the FBI... You need not find that corrupt intent was his only purpose. For 3, 4 and 9 you must find venue as well.

Judge Furman: In a few minutes you will go into the jury room and begin to deliberate. After you retire, first select a foreperson. Do not surrender your honest opinions or beliefs. Your decision must be unanimous.

Judge Furman: Treat each other with respect. All litigants stand equal before you. Be guided only by the evidence without regard to the consequences of your decision. [Judge puts back on N-95 mask].
Inner City Press will remain on alert for jury notes / verdict

Now Judge Furman to the 2 remaining alternates: You may be called upon to rejoin the jury. So the instructions still stand: do not discuss the case with anyone. You may retrieve your belongings.
Judge Furman swears in Court Security Officer.

Judge Furman: I ask that you not venture very far - Mr. Schulte is not going very far, but for the others, leave your cell phone numbers. We often get a note quickly, though not substantive. Adjourned.
Inner City Press will continue this thread as things happen

Now they've back at 2:06 pm --
Judge Furman: I got a note requesting a marker, I didn't call you all for that. Now I got a note requesting the testimony of witness number 3, Mr. Leedom. Mr. Schulte?
Schulte: Page 93 the US redacted 7 and 8 but-
Judge: I sustained.

Judge Furman: Do we need a CISO next week, if jury continues to deliberate as seems likely? I'd say, only if we need a classified hearing. I think it's OK to take our chances.
AUSA: We've been through these hearings enough. No CISO need.
Schulte: Whatever.

[To be fair and complete, Schulte just said "whatever you think is best"]
Judge Furman: I propose to tell the jurors we're loading the Leedom testimony onto their system, hard copies too.
AUSA: How many copies?
Furman: Let's say six.

Schulte: I'd add to your note, if they want more than 6 hard copies, they can ask.
Judge Furman: I think that's implicit. I'll add, Thank you for your patience.
[Judge leaves bench. Thread will continue - I'm thinking, at or around 2:45, or before if another note]

Ok - 2:54 pm Judge Furman is back.
Judge Furman: Before I bring the jury in to release them, I'll ask the parties to work on redacting the transcript. I thought Leedom might be first. Next, maybe Berger. Use the weekend.

Jury entering!
Judge Furman: Hopefully the marker was satisfactory. You'll resume Monday, as soon as all 12 are here. You'll give your lunch order forms to the Court Security Officer. I wish you an enjoyable weekend.

After jurors leave:
Judge Furman: To the parties, I'll see you Monday at well. You don't need to be here at 9 am, just be nearby. [Schulte will be in the courthouse holding cell]. Stories soon on InnerCityPress.com & patreon.com/MatthewRussell…