US jury asks about partial verdict in Turkish banker's trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury deliberating the fate of a Turkish banker charged with helping Iran evade U.S. economic sanctions asked a judge Wednesday what happens if it reaches a verdict on only some charges in a trial that has angered Turkey government officials.
The Manhattan federal court jury asked the question in its first hour of work after returning from holiday break in the trial of Halkbank executive Mehmet Hakan Atilla. The trial has drawn heated criticism from Turkish leaders, who say it is designed to discredit the government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The jury was off all last week for the holidays.
Judge Richard M.