Did Formenton’s lawyers cause the mistrial deliberately because of their perception that they had alienated the jury with their cross-examination of EM.

Did Formenton’s lawyers cause the mistrial deliberately because of their perception that the jury was leaning towards conviction.

Did Formenton’s lawyers cause the mistrial deliberately because of their perception that they were losing in the pick the jury chairman pool.

Will Formenton’s first ground of appeal be ineffective counsel.

Have they run out of tinfoil in London.

Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn’t Get Sued

The development came a day after Carroccia was handed a note from a juror after the morning recess. In the absence of the jury, the judge read the note aloud.

“Multiple jury members feel we are being judged and made fun of by lawyers [Daniel] Brown and Hilary Dudding,” the note said. “Every day when we enter the courtroom they observe us, whisper to each other and turn to each other and laugh as if they are discussing our appearance. This is unprofessional and unacceptable.”

TSN – Rick Westhead – Judge discharges jury at London hockey trial

Phil has a question:

If the London V are found not guilty would you want any of them on your city’s hockey team.

Jurors were dismissed after one submitted a note to the judge on Thursday saying some members felt lawyers for the defence of one of the accused were making fun of them when they were walking in.

SportsNet – Paul D. Grant – Judge dismisses jury in hockey sexual assault trial

If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If the law is on your side, pound the law. If neither the facts nor the law are on your side, pound the table.

Lawyers Wisdom

Phil has a question:

Do you think the lawyers’ conduct was deliberate.

Wasn’t it a comment from Dudding to a juror that caused the first mistrial.

Did their conduct backfire for their clients.

Will their clients make bail while going through the appeal process.

Were the lawyers discussing their side bet about who the jury would select as chairman.

Will EM start calling the accused geezers when the court finally hears a new trail after the numerous appeals.

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

The Athletic – Katie Strang, Hailey Salvian, Dan Robson – Jury discharged in Hockey Canada trial; judge alone will determine outcome

TSN – Rick Westhead – Judge declares mistrial in London hockey case

SportsNet – Paul D. Grant – Mistrial in hockey sexual assault case, new jury to be selected