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| The jury at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes will not be able to consider a verdict of unlawful killing, the coroner has said. | The jury at the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes will not be able to consider a verdict of unlawful killing, the coroner has said. |
| Sir Michael Wright said that having heard all the evidence, a verdict of unlawful killing was "not justified". | Sir Michael Wright said that having heard all the evidence, a verdict of unlawful killing was "not justified". |
| Mr de Menezes, 27, was shot dead at Stockwell Tube Station by police officers who mistook him for one of the failed 21 July 2005 bombers. | Mr de Menezes, 27, was shot dead at Stockwell Tube Station by police officers who mistook him for one of the failed 21 July 2005 bombers. |
| The jury may now return an open, narrative or lawful killing verdict. | The jury may now return an open, narrative or lawful killing verdict. |
| Sir Michael made the ruling as he began his summing up of the case on Tuesday. | Sir Michael made the ruling as he began his summing up of the case on Tuesday. |
| He also warned jurors that they must not attach any criminal or civil fault to any individuals. | |
| 'Put emotion aside' | |
| Reminding them that the Brazilian's mother, Maria Otone de Menezes, had heard much of the evidence, the coroner said: "I know that your heart will go out to her. | |
| "But these are emotional reactions, ladies and gentlemen, and you are charged with returning a verdict based on evidence. | |
| "Put aside any emotion - put them to one side." | |
| The 11-strong jury has heard from 100 witnesses since the inquest began at the Oval Cricket Ground in September. | The 11-strong jury has heard from 100 witnesses since the inquest began at the Oval Cricket Ground in September. |
| The jury can choose to deliver a narrative verdict if they believe their conclusions require detailed explanation. | |
| A narrative could also be attached to any lawful killing verdict if the jury felt it would help explain their decision. |