Murphy, a dishonest lawyer, bribed a man on his client's jury
to hold out for a charge of manslaughter, as opposed to the
charge of murder which was brought by the state.

The jury was out for several days before they returned with
the manslaughter verdict.

When Murphy paid the corrupt juror, he asked him if he had
a very difficult time persuading the other jurors to see
things his way.

"Sure did," the juror replied, "the other eleven wanted
to acquit."