Mistrial

Unprecedented Twist: Jason Meade Trial Declares Mistrial Twice as Jury Remains Deadlocked

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Columbus, Ohio – Former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade’s trial ended on Friday with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict. The trial, which involved Meade facing two counts of murder and one count of reckless homicide for the fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., was remarkable for several reasons. While it is not uncommon for trials of law enforcement officers facing murder charges to result in a deadlocked jury, this case had its own unique elements. One of the unexpected aspects of the trial was the presentation of a last-minute witness by … Read more

Judge Denies Mistrial Request in E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Case Against Former President Trump

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New York, NY – The judge overseeing the high-profile defamation trial between writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump has firmly denied a mistrial request made by Carroll’s lawyer. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan explained his swift rejection in a written opinion, stating that granting a mistrial would have been pointless. Carroll had testified about deleting death threats she received in emails after going public with her rape claims against Trump. Her lawyer argued that a mistrial should be declared because of the destruction of evidence, but the judge found the motion to be … Read more

Mistrial Declared in 50-Year-Old Cold Case of Special Sheriff’s Deputy’s Murder: Jury Deadlocked

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ROCKVILLE, Maryland – A mistrial was declared on Wednesday evening in the case of a 1971 killing of a special sheriff’s deputy, as the jury remained deadlocked after more than two days of deliberation. The trial involved the alleged murder of Montgomery County Deputy James Tappen Hall. According to an anonymous juror, several individuals on the jury did not believe that the state had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. One or two jurors were reportedly convinced that they could never convict 71-year-old Larry David Smith in the death of Deputy Hall. Hall’s daughter, … Read more

Jury Deadlock Declares Mistrial in High-Stakes Murder Case Involving Teen’s Release

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A mistrial has been declared in the case of Isaiah Taylor, who has been in custody for nearly two years. Taylor was one of two teenagers charged in the death of Nicodemus “Nico” Gonzales at a house party in Las Cruces. The jury deliberated for five hours but could not reach a consensus on the charges, including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and aggravated assault. The trial concluded with closing arguments in a 3rd Judicial District courtroom. District Judge Richard Jacquez asked the jury if further deliberations would lead to a verdict, but … Read more