Help me with a Taricani Detail

I have question about a “detail” in the Jim Taricani case that I have yet to see explained. Perhaps one of my fellow contributors or one of Anchor Rising’s readers can help me with this…
Did Taricani voluntarily waive his right to a trial-by-jury in this matter, and if so, why?

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