Gang trial jurors reach partial verdict; ordered back to work

OFF THE WIRE
BY: Reed Williams
Source: Richmond Times Dispatch
4:15 p.m.

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson has dismissed jurors for the day.

From earlier reports

Jurors in the federal trial of four Outlaw biker gang members say they've reached a verdict on two of the accused but are so far unable to reach a decision on the remaining defendants.

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson told jurors this afternoon to make at least one more effort to resolve their differences.

The judge called the jurors into the courtroom after consulting with the defense and prosecution.

Hudson told the jurors that the case is an important one that has commanded time and resources to bring to trial. He said the case "must be resolved at some time" and that he has no reason to believe that it could be presented any better.

Jurors have resumed deliberations.

Deliberations have been going on since Friday.

(This has been a breaking news update. Check back for more details as they become available.)