jury

Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial, which means his case was heard and decided by county Judge Haggard.

At the Old Bailey, Mr Justice Cavanagh also told the jury that they may consider an alternative charge of manslaughter.

The jury seemed to think the shoe fit, taking around 40 minutes to come back with its verdict: Guilty on all counts.

“We also deeply respect the fundamental role of the jury in our constitutional system.”

He disputed the idea that jurors’ identities were meant to be kept secret, arguing Olmedo’s ruling only hid information contained in “the forms that the jurors fill out relating to their jury service.”