Still No Verdict in Blankenship Trial

Jurors recessed after their fourth full day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in the trial of ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. The jury spent Monday deliberating in U.S. District Court in Charleston. If they don’t make a decision today, they will be off the rest of the week for Thanksgiving. Prosecutors contended Blankenship was a micromanager who cared more about money than safety. Blankenship’s defense team said the government offered no evidence he was involved in a conspiracy at Upper Big Branch mine.