Have You Reached a Verdict?

In a criminal trial, the jury is charged with determining a defendant's guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt.  It’s the kind of trial made famous by such characters as Perry Mason on TV.  It’s the type of trial where the judge then asks the foreman of the jury,  “Have you reached a verdict?”   Here in Romans, a verdict is about to be read.  However, in this case, we’re not seated on the jury.  We’re the one whose life hangs in the balance.  But before we get to that, let’s back up and review the case.

Episode Art:  Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons