| De Menezes coroner invites majority verdict (Guardian Unlimited) |
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The coroner in the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes today told the jury he would accept a majority verdict. After the jury asked whether a unanimous decision was still necessary, Sir Michael Wright told them he could now take a verdict if at least nine of the 11 jurors agreed. Later it emerged that the jury would be reduced to 10 members when it resumed deliberations ... |