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us.

(Whereupon, the jury was retired for

deliberation of their verdict.)

THE COURT: Mr. Palmieri, the job of the
alternate juror sometimes is a long job and a difficult
job. It’s difficult because you have sat here for two
days and listened attentively and you do not get to now
deliberate a verdict. But I want you to understand how
important your role is to this process. If we did not
have an alternate juror and something happened to one of
the other jurors that they could not finish for whatever
reason, they get called away, we would have to start all
over again. So your service is very valuable to us. We
are very grateful for your service. I guess a fair way
to put it is, the good news is that you get to home now,
but they still have to stay. But we very much appreciate
your service. You are free to go, sir. Have a nice day.

(Whereupon, the alternate juror was

excused.)

THE COURT: Counsel, this trial reflected
the very highest quality of lawyering I expected. All of
you worked very hard. I am very grateful for the very
hard work put in by both sides.

We are adjourned.

(Whereupon, the jury was brought in.)