Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Man Who Pointed Gun at Police Officer’s Head
PISMO BEACH, Calif. — A California man stands at the eye of legal uncertainty after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on charges of attempted murder against a Pismo Beach police officer. The charges stem from a 2022 incident that escalated dramatically during a routine traffic stop. Charles Nelson Ammons, 48, faced the court, accused not only of attempting to kill a police officer but also of resisting an executive officer. After deliberations, the jury was divided with 11 members favoring conviction and one opposing, resulting in a deadlock on these counts. Despite … Read more