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• [1] Katie from FOREST HILLS March 21, 2008 - 10:06AM

  Is there any estimate on when this trial be conclude and jury deliberations begin? Three weeks? a month?

  Is it normal for an undercover officer to identify themself when they arrest someone?

  I didn't understand the importance of that distinction last week. I appreciate anyone's help to clarify.

  
  
• [2] michael winslow from INWOOD March 21, 2008 - 10:10AM

  There is no jury.

  the defendants gave up their right to a jury trial because they wouldn't have received a fair trial because of the publicity.

  so a judge will decide guilt or innocence

  
  
• [3] ab March 21, 2008 - 10:37AM

  Katie,

  I would think that an undercover cop would have to identify him/herself when they are arresting someone...otherwise how does the person know they are a cop and not some random person pointing a gun at them or possibly threatening them in some way? Maybe I'm not understanding your question...

  
  
• [4] Katie from FOREST HILLS March 21, 2008 - 11:07AM

  Last week there seemed to be a big focus because the police were undercover and then they didn't identify themselves as police and just started firing?