The jury in the Family Secrets case completed a second day of deliberations Thursday without reaching a decision on whether four Outfit figures can be held responsible for the 18 murders.
In a surprise, U.S. District Judge James Zagel's office issued a statement saying the jury wouldn't resume deliberations until next Thursday.
During the trial, the jury heard evidence four days a week, taking Fridays off. It has made its own schedule during deliberations.
The jury's extended break next week was not explained, but some associated with the case said they understood that the time off was anticipated in the panel's schedule. Zagel already had planned to be out of town until Thursday.
On Monday the jury convicted James Marcello, Joey "the Clown" Lombardo, Frank Calabrese Sr., Paul "the Indian" Schiro and former Chicago Police Officer Anthony Doyle of racketeering conspiracy. It is now considering whether Marcello, Lombardo, Calabrese and Schiro can be blamed for any of the 18 murders in the sweeping indictment against the Chicago Outfit. If found responsible, they would face up to life in prison. Doyle wasn't charged with murder.
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