Jurors in Judge Thompson's court were unable to reach a verdict in an armed robbery case. In response, Judge Thompson provided new instructors for the jurors and issued a(n) _______ in efforts to encourage them to come to a verdict.

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An Allen charge (also known as a dynamite charge or a third-degree instruction) is a supplemental jury instruction given by a judge when jurors are deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict. The purpose of the instruction is to encourage jurors to re-examine their positions and try to reach a consensus. It is often considered a last resort before a mistrial is declared.

Jurors in Judge Thompson's Court Were Unable to Reach a Verdict