Stanton Woman Acquitted in Record Time: Jury Deliberates Over Lunch After Shocking Trial Twist
STANTON, Mich. — A jury in Montcalm County swiftly acquitted a Stanton woman of two felony charges after a trial marked by unexpected developments. Lorena Graves, 54, faced accusations of assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearm offenses. The jury reached its verdict in less than an hour, conveniently during their lunch break. The trial unfolded over a day and a half, with witnesses providing testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tensions escalated when a secretly recorded video surfaced, catching many by surprise. Additionally, the presiding judge expressed skepticism about the prosecution’s case, suggesting that … Read more