Verdict reached in trial of actor who appeared in ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’

Verdict reached for actor in ‘40-Year-Old Virgin’

VISTA, Calif. — A verdict has been reached in the attempted murder trial of an actor who appeared in the film “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

A court spokeswoman says the verdict will be read later Thursday in Vista Superior Court.

Defendant Shelley Malil is charged in the 2008 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe.

He could face 21 years to life in prison if convicted of all charges.

Malil played Haziz, a co-worker of Steve Carell’s character in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

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VISTA, Calif. (AP) — A San Diego County judge has excused a juror deliberating in the attempted-murder trial of actor Shelley Malil.

The judge made the decision Thursday based on a note from the jury and consultation with both attorneys, but gave no details.

An alternate will be seated after lunch and deliberations will start over.

Malil is accused of premeditated attempted murder for the 2008 stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, at her San Diego County home.

The defense says the actor overreacted but never intended to kill her. The prosecutor says there is extensive evidence he did.

Malil played Haziz in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.” He faces 21 years to life in prison if convicted.