The Nation - News from Dec. 16, 1985
The jury deliberating the fate of Louisiana Gov. Edwin W. Edwards took a day off while defense attorneys prepared to argue that one juror should be thrown off the panel for flashing a thumbs-down sign to reporters. The six women and six men are considering racketeering and fraud charges against Edwards and four associates. U.S. District Judge Marcel Livaudais Jr. will hear arguments today to dismiss juror Clifford West, 31, an unemployed electrician who twice gave a thumbs-down sign Saturday as jurors headed to the New Orleans courthouse for deliberations. If he is dismissed, the 11 remaining jurors could decide the case.
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