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Richard Henry Bain trial: guilty of second-degree murder in Quebec election-night shooting

WATCH ABOVE: The jury in Richard Henry Bain's trial has found him guilty of second-degree murder in the 2012 Quebec election-night shooting. Global's Matt Grillo reports – Aug 30, 2016

After 11 days of deliberations, the jury in Richard Henry Bain‘s murder trial has found him guilty of second-degree murder in the election-night slaying of lighting technician Denis Blanchette.

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READ MORE: Crown prosecutor suggests accused election night shooter faking mental illness.

Bain has also been found guilty of three counts of attempted murder.

READ MORE: Timeline leading to Richard Henry Bain’s second-degree murder conviction

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the jury decided to take an unusual second break from deliberations; most juries take only one in the afternoon.

READ MORE: Richard Henry Bain claims anti-depressants fuelled actions during election-night shooting

Shortly after 5 p.m. the members of the jury made their way into the courtroom and announced their verdict.

Sentencing is set to take place Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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WATCH BELOW: A jury has found Richard Henry Bain guilty of second-degree murder. Mike Armstrong has more.

Bain’s lawyer argued he was mentally ill at the time of the slaying and should not be found criminally responsible by way of mental illness.

READ MORE: Doctor says Richard Henry Bain didn’t hold bizarre, psychotic religious or political ideas

The Crown countered that the crimes were planned, deliberate and politically motivated by anger over the PQ victory.

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WATCH: Richard Henry Bain in court

Before entering deliberations, jurors were told the case hinges on Bain’s mental condition at the time of the offences.

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