Mistrial Declared in Riverside County Murder Case After Jury Deadlocks, Retrial Planned
Riverside, Calif. — A murder trial in Riverside County has encountered a snag after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision regarding the guilt of 24-year-old Ricky Martin Ortiz, accused of a fatal shooting linked to a marijuana transaction. Following intense deliberations, the impasse forced the declaration of a mistrial by the presiding judge. According to the district attorney’s office, the jury was divided with 11 members leaning towards conviction while one juror favored acquittal. The discord stemmed from a case that has attracted considerable attention due to the circumstances surrounding the homicide of 21-year-old … Read more