What really took so long was the officials deliberating over the nearest point of relief on the practice ground side.
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Brody Miller,
New York Times,
14 July 2026
The Chula Vista jury needed just a single day — about five hours — to deliberate after a trial that lasted seven weeks and featured testimony from more than 60 witnesses.
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Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2026
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