The judge rejected that request, but instructed the commission to report every 90 days on its progress in writing rules.

No judge for us today but instructed to return tomorrow.

The judge instructed the prosecution to talk to other people involved in the December case.

"The judge has instructed the jury not to read the newspapers," Drake said.

"You are excused," the judge instructed the witness in a firm voice.

The judge offered no details and instructed the jury not to return until Thursday afternoon.

By shortly after noon the judge was instructing the jury.

The judge, she said, instructed each person "to go back home and continue to do what you were doing."

First the judge will instruct the jury about any legal rules that may effect their decision.

If not, why wouldn't he simply have talked when the judge instructed him to?