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NorthJersey.com: Jury Still Hasn't Reached a Verdict in Case of Westwood Woman's Murder

Deliberations are expected to continue Friday

Jurors haven't reached a verdict in the trial of a Paterson man who was charged with murder after a shooting incident in 2007 resulted in the death of a pregnant Westwood woman, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.

Julio Graciano, 23, faces charges of murder and attempted murder. Prosecutors allege that he shot into a crowd gathered outside an apartment complex in Paterson. Elisha Wordelman of Westwood, who was 23 and pregnant at the time, died.

Deliberations were held Monday and Thursday without resulting in a verdict. Jurors are expected to continue deliberating Friday.

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Graciano could receive a sentence of life in prison if convicted.

The trial is being held at the Passaic County Courthouse in Paterson.

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