The seven women and five men weighing evidence against former Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP leaders seem to be taking an existential approach to the task of reaching a verdict in the financial fraud trial.

In a note sent Tuesday in New York state court, the jury asked the judge to explain “the definition of deliberation” and what it is they should “all” be doing, with “all” underlined twice. “What is our job as jurors,” the note continued, “Is the only role of a juror to vote.” (the note lacked question marks, according to lawyers)

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