Jury Deadlocked in Case of Atlantic City Driver Who Struck Pedestrian and Fled Scene
Jurors in Atlantic City struggled to reach a consensus in the trial of Harris Jacobs, who was accused of leaving the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian. On Tuesday, the jury informed Superior Court Judge Christine Smith that they were deadlocked regarding Jacobs’ knowledge of the incident. It is undisputed that he hit the pedestrian in the early hours of September 4, 2022. The crucial question centered on Jacobs’ actions immediately following the collision. Surveillance footage showed him pulling into a Dunkin’ Donuts at Atlantic and Indiana avenues, rushing to the scene, and appearing to … Read more