The jurors took longer than expected to reach their verdict . At first , four voted for a conviction against three . Further debating resulted in all agreeing on a verdict of not guilty after finding the prosecution evidence not only wanting , but also highly fabricated . They returned to court and the chairperson read their resolution .
" My Lord , after listening to the submissions of both sides , and after careful scrutiny thereof , members of the jury unanimously find the accused innocent of all the allegations against them ."
The judge could not contain the jubilations in the court as the audience broke into frenzied jigs . The defense lawyers rushed to hug the defendants as the prosecution team stared with open hostility . Gradually , the celebrations subsided and the Judge made hi
