Stalemate in Fresno County Court: Jury Deadlocked in High-Profile Murder Case
Fresno County, Calif. — After extensive deliberations spanning five days, a Fresno County jury reported a deadlock in a high-profile murder case, leading to a judge declaring a mistrial. The case involved Francisco Munoz, accused of the fatal shooting of Silvano Mendoza in Parlier nearly four years ago, an incident reportedly captured on video. During the trial, prosecutors presented a series of witnesses in an effort to establish Munoz’s guilt. They charged him with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. However, Munoz’s defense contended that he was wrongfully framed, introducing substantial … Read more