Nonverbal Communication in the Courtroom and the "Appearance" of Justice

When the jury revealed its verdict on Charles Ingram, he made no response other than pursing his lips and slightly shaking his head. But his wife reached down and took her husband's hand. Whittock also made no response when he too was found guilty but kept his hands clasped on the table in front of him. Later when the jury returned with its verdict on Diana Ingram her appearance remained unchanged but her husband once again slightly shook his head. The Times [of London] 7 April 2003.