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First full day of deliberations in Fattah trial ends early, without verdict

Jurors in U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's federal corruption ended their first full day of deliberations on Thursday without reaching a verdict.

Jurors in U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's federal corruption ended their first full day of deliberations on Thursday without reaching a verdict.

U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle III dismissed the panel of four men and eight women around 4 p.m., about an hour earlier than he usually ends the court day.

Jurors are set to return Friday to continue their discussions.

Fattah, 59, stands accused of accepting bribes and stealing charitable donations, campaign contributions, and federal grant funds under his control to pay off his personal and political debts.

He and four codefendants face charges including racketeering conspiracy, fraud and money laundering.

Jeremy Roebuck