Deadlocked Jury Declares Mistrial in Former School Safety Officer’s Murder Trial
Long Beach, California – A mistrial was declared in the trial of former Long Beach Unified School District safety officer Eddie Gonzalez, who was charged with the murder of an 18-year-old woman named Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez. The jury announced being deadlocked after two days of deliberation, with seven jurors favoring second-degree murder and five opting for voluntary manslaughter or acquittal. Gonzalez, 54, remains free on bond awaiting a new trial date, scheduled for July 17 …