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LTR TO DIRECTOR, FBI NK 94-417 The case was given to a jury on February 29, 1956. After 30 hours of deliberation the jury reported at 6:06 P.M, on March 1, 1956 that they could not agree on a verdict. The press reported that the deliberations of the jury had been as heated as they were prolonged. Various reports in the press placed the jury count in the panel as ranging from 10 to 2 for acquittal oe an even 6 to 6 split. The most persistent rumor as related in the reports was 8 to 4 in favor of the defendant. The jury disagreement ham left ioe epoome tax case hanging by several legal threads. included @ renewed defense motion for acquittal and uncertainty over whether the government will move for a second trial if the motion for acquittal is rejected, No decision has as yet been announced, The New York Office is requested to advise if possible any information as to the effectthat ZWILLMAN is interested financially and otherwise in the Manhattan Cigarette Company. The identity of the current officers in this firm is also requested. New York is likewise requested to advise the officer-personnel of the Runyon Sales Corporation of New York City, 593 10th Avenue, New York, N. Y. Will advise further, any information in their files concerning any ZWILLMAN relationship with that firm and also advise if information is available as to whether Runyon actually operates "Music by Muzak”.