Retrials were ordered, beginning in November 1970, when two of the Six were retried. It ruled that African-Americans had to be included on juries, and ordered retrials. This case has many reiterations and retrials, with litigation still continuing into 2018. Retrials would have three professional judges and four lay judges instead of a jury. The emperor often ordered retrials that allowed thousands of innocent people to be released. In September 2008, Burnett denied retrials for all three saying the new evidence was "inconclusive". Retrials were denied for Cobbins and Davidson, but were granted for Thomas and Coleman. Similar retrials for some of these journalists are expected. He set the retrials for January 20, 1936. Retrials were originally slated for the summer and fall of 2012. Retrials are not common, due to the legal expenses to the government. Retrials began in March 2012, but were postponed until June 14.