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Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 8m8 minutes ago
Judge says he will give his decision orally; publishing a written version later today for court and the public.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 7m7 minutes ago
Judge: Reviewing the jury's decision, the verdict. Purpose of Sect 215 of Criminal Code to establish and uphold personal standards of care.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 7m7 minutes ago
Judge: duty of jurors is to assess and consider only evidence in the case and then reach decision according to the law.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 6m6 minutes ago
Judge: In making its decision, a jury and each individual juror must do so without sympathy, prejudice and without fear.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 5m5 minutes ago
Judge: each juror agreed beyond reasonable doubt both parents' actions contributed significantly to risk of danger to Ezekiel's life.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 5m5 minutes ago
Judge: jurors agreed parents' actions breached community's standard of personal care.
Judge: trial is about moral blameworthy conduct that put Ezekiel's life at risk, not a debate on other issues. "He could have lived."
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 1m1 minute ago
Judge has mentioned Ezekiel by name more than 10 times already and he is just beginning.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 1m1 minute ago
Judge: acknowledges loving, caring parents; both were aware of Ezekiel's condition. Made decisions together.
Valerie Fortney @ValFortney 9s9 seconds ago
Judge: Ezekiel was showing several symptoms, including trouble breathing. Parents were near walk-in clinic but didn't take child in.
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