In Austin, Texas, the trial of the retired Blue Bell president adjourns for the weekend [View all]

The United States v Paul Kruse trial in Austin, TX, has adjourned for the weekend. It will continue at 8:30 a.m. Monday, when presumably the jury will resume deliberations.

The jury consists of 12 men and four women, including four alternates. Its task is to decide the guilt or innocence of the 67-year-old Kruse on conspiracy and fraud counts.

He is the retired president of Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham, TX.

The Western District Court in Austin is conducting the trial, which began Aug.1 with jury selection. The Court warned jurors that the trial might last four weeks, but testimony only took about six days.

Federal Judge Robert Pitman Friday sequestered the jury deliberating for a third day over charges against the former boss of the iconic Blue Bell ice cream brand.

Read more: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2022/08/in-austin-texas-the-trial-of-the-retired-blue-bell-president-adjourns-for-the-weekend/