This afternoon, after more than 5 days of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on 8 counts (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, & 11) and guilty on 5 counts (5, 7, 8, 12 & 13) in the Marc Keyser "Anthrax Hoax" case. Not guilties on all counts dealing with news media. Guilty verdicts on McDonald's and Starbucks counts, and a split on two counts involving a mailing to a Congressman's office. A mixed, but no doubt disappointing verdict for the prosecution. Certainly, a very dedicated, deliberative jury who took its role seriously. The Court permitted Keyser to remain released on bail pending sentencing on November 30, 2009. [Sac Bee, 9/17/09 view of the verdict added here].