Were they asked if they are Wigan Athletic fans either? Because I reckon that would hold a fair bit of sway in one direction too!
I would be very surprised if he is acquitted on this one. Then he as another case with his Mrs to answer for. Does he never ever learn. The stag do incident surely should have been more alarm bells.
Can’t see jury retiring today. Looking like a classic Friday early finish. Judge will do all save last part of Summing Up and then send them out first thing Monday. Idea is not to put pressure on for a quick verdict on a Friday afternoon which has the added bonus of an early bath…
https://www.thelawpages.com/court-hearings-lists/Sheffield-Crown-Court.php was the link someone shared yesterday. If you scroll down there is a listing with Mr Joseph Barton's name next to it, and then you click the arrow next to the court for latest updates. It doesn't reveal much though.