The request for instructions is particularly interesting. I cannot imagine a need for the instruction unless there was an early disagreement in that room on the evidence and the standards. That could indicate at least one juror who is not convinced by either Steinglass or Blanche saying that this is a no brainer.
...Another intriguing possibility. One threshold issue is whether any of Cohen's testimony should be considered. What if a juror invoked Merchan's instruction that, if Cohen lied on any material point, the jury should feel free to disregard the entirety of his testimony. That would raise whether there is corroboration (as in the Trump Tower) as well as the instruction.
...Obviously, this is all speculation but it gives us something to do!
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