We’re waiting for a verdict to be read in the Kiera Bergman murder trail. The defendant, Jon Clark, has not showed up yet.
One of his defense attorneys says he had a different court date in the city of Maricopa at 3:30. Judge says he can have 15 mins to get here. #azfamily
The prosecuting attorney tells me if Jon doesn’t show up by 5:05, they will still go ahead and read the verdict without him here. #azfamily
For more context: I’ve been in the courtroom since 3:45 pm…Kiera’s family came into the courtroom shortly after.
One of Jon Clark’s defense attorneys explained why Jon was late due to his other court date…but Jon’s main defense attorney isn’t in the courtroom yet either.
UPDATE: Jon Clark just gave sound to media cameras outside the courthouse, but has not actually shown up in the courtroom where he was supposed to be a minute ago for the verdict to be read.
Being told he’s locked out of the building because it’s after 5 pm (when court closes) trying to get in.
Still waiting for him inside the courtroom. I’ve never seen anything like this before.
UPDATE: Jon Clark has now made it inside the courtroom
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