Mistrial

Deadlocked Jury Declares Mistrial in Murder Trial of Long Beach Safety Officer

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Long Beach, California – A mistrial was declared by a judge on Tuesday as jurors could not reach a unanimous decision in the trial of Eddie Gonzalez, a former Long Beach Unified School District safety officer charged with the murder of an 18-year-old woman. After two days of deliberation, the jury was split, with the … Read more

Jury Misconduct Results in Mistrial in Trial of Timothy Williams, Accused of 1984 Murder – New Trial Date Set

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Timothy Williams, 59, is facing a new trial for the rape and murder of Wendy Jerome, a 14-year-old who was murdered 40 years ago. His previous trial in November 2023 ended in a mistrial due to jury misconduct. Jerome’s body was found after her family reported her missing on Thanksgiving 1984. She … Read more