Major movie star Reginald Chase is on trial for the murder of his ex-wife

Major movie star Reginald Chase is on trial for the murder of his ex-wife, media personality Lucerne Ludlow. You and your group (Group A) are the jury assigned to this case. You and the other members of the jury are somewhat familiar with who these celebrities are, but you are not familiar with the details of the case. (In order to qualify for a jury, jurors must not come to a trial knowing the particulars of the case.)

There are three parts to this activity:

1. Initial Vote and Reasons. Your group's discussion area is your deliberation room. Each of you should submit a post stating your reasons for convicting or acquitting Reginald by Thursday at 11:59 P.M. You should also submit a vote to your group’s Initial Vote survey by this time.
2. Further Reflection and Final Vote. Between Thursday and Sunday, you should take care to review all your fellow jurors' posts and weigh them in your mind. You can take your colleagues' opinions under consideration, but your final vote to convict or acquit Reginald falls upon you. You should submit a vote to your group’s Final Vote survey by Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
3. Groupthink Analysis. Examine the results of the jury's decision to convict or acquit and consider the process and the reasoning you and your colleagues gave for their votes. Reflect, too, on what you have learned about "groupthink" from the course materials and readings. Write a post that reflects on the deliberation and considers the wider implications of groupthink for society. Consider: To what extent was the verdict in this case an example of groupthink? Where else do you see groupthink in our society? What implications does groupthink have for social welfare and social change? Post your response during Module Seven, by Sunday at 11:59 pm.
4. The Facts

Here you will find the list of facts and evidence developed during the trial that you have been instructed to consult to reach your collective verdict. Read through these facts prior to deliberating and be sure to have them handy while you consider your fellow jurors’ opinions.