Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Massachusetts Murder Case After Jury Deadlock

DEDHAM, Mass. — A mistrial was declared on Monday in the high-profile murder trial of Karen Read, a case that has stirred significant public interest and debate across the nation. Norfolk County Judge Beverly J. Cannone made the decision after a jury reported being hopelessly deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous verdict despite more than 26 hours of deliberations over several days. Karen Read, 44, faces charges of murdering her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John …

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Mistrial Declared in Case of Former School Safety Officer Charged with Murder of 18-Year-Old Woman

Long Beach, California – A mistrial was declared in the trial of a former Long Beach Unified School District safety officer charged with murder for the shooting of an 18-year-old woman after jurors announced they were deadlocked. Eddie Gonzalez, the accused officer, was on trial for the shooting of Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez near Millikan High School in Long Beach on September 27, 2021. The jury’s foreperson informed Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Richard M. …

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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 …

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