PHOENIX (AP) — Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended last week with a deadlocked jury.
The jurors in the trial of George Alan Kelly were unable to reach a unanimous decision on a verdict after more than two days of deliberation. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink declared a mistrial on April 22.
After the mistrial, the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office had the option to retry Kelly — or to drop the case.
“Because of the unique circumstances and challenges surrounding this case, the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office has decided not to seek a retrial,” Deputy County Attorney Kimberly Hunley told Fink Monday.
Fink agreed to dismiss the case. He said a hearing would be scheduled later to determine if it would be dismissed with prejudice, which would mean it couldn’t be brought back to court.
‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
CPPCC members interviewed before closing meeting of 2nd session of 14th CPPCC National Committee
Book of Xi's discourses on Chinese modernization published in English, bilingual versions
'Constantly learning' Imanaga off to impressive start with the Chicago Cubs
Kingsley Coman adds to Bayern Munich injury list and a doubt for Champions League match
Chinese premier calls for ensuring a good start for 2024 economic work
US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That's up to Republicans
Biden says Brown v. Board of Education ruling was about more than education
Xi's article on upholding, improving people's congress system to be published