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.
Target to lower prices on basic goods in response to inflation
Luke Rowe, who helped 3 leaders win the Tour de France, will retire at the end of the season
Kenya president postpones reopening of schools as flood
Anchovies draw crush of sea lions to San Francisco piers, the most in 15 years
Kate Hudson hits the stage to debut songs from her new album Glorious at star
Luke Rowe, who helped 3 leaders win the Tour de France, will retire at the end of the season
What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries
Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child
Pip Edwards looks elegant in a black gown as she celebrates chef Nobu Matsuhisa in Sydney
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
The UK government acted unlawfully in approving a climate plan, a High Court judge has ruled