Associate Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt heard argument from Jennifer Sprague representing the Commonwealth and Dana Goldblatt for the defense. Sprague went over the timeline of communications from the jury and the reasons why the judge elected not to voir dire the holdout juror. Defense argued that the SJC has the discretion to order the trial court to make the inquiry of the juror. Justice Wendlandt said she understood each sides' argument and will take the matter under advisement. Court is in a holding pattern until the SJC renders its decision.

Judge excuses the jury until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.