KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The jury in state Rep. Joe Armstrong’s federal tax evasion and fraud trial is going home for the weekend without reaching a verdict.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that the jury, which had begun deliberations on Friday afternoon, was sent home after submitting a question to the judge about the culpability of taxpayers who rely on accountants.

Federal prosecutors allege that Armstrong conspired with the accountant to hide his earnings from a cigarette tax stamp investment from the IRS.

The lawmaker testified earlier Friday that he was swindled by his accountant, who Armstrong’s attorneys have said pocketed the money that would have covered the tax.