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.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
CWDF, Federation Hold Vegetable
Exchange Event Convened to Mark 8th Anniversary of Lancang
Ben Whishaw lights up the Croisette as he joins his co
China launches campaign to boost grain output
Xi Meets Argentine President Fernandez
CPC Central Committee Issues Decision on Party Congress Guiding Principles
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
Xi Focus: 4 Key Takeaways from Xi's Diplomacy After CPC Congress