No decision was reached Friday by the jury in the trial of Sina Khankhanian, the man accused of murdering Malibu eighth-grader . This was the first full day of deliberations.
The eight men and four women met in a closed room at the Airport Courthouse from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break for lunch. They also met Thursday for about an hour and a half. The jury will resume deliberations Monday at 9:30 a.m.
More than 20 supporters of the Shane family waited with Emily's parents, Michel and Elllen, at the courthouse throughout the day. Khankhanian's parents and two supporters were also there.
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Khankhanian, 28, is charged with second-degree murder. He killed Emily on April 3, 2010 when his vehicle struck her while she stood on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway near the Heathercliff Road intersection. If convicted of murder, Khankhanian would receive a mandatory prison sentence of 15 years to life.
The jury also has the option to convict Khankhanian of involuntary manslaughter. This would call for a maximum sentence of four years. All 12 jurors must determine Khankhanian is not guilty of murder before they can consider the manslaughter option.
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