Judge declares mistrial in case against Palisades Fire arson suspect, DOJ says
After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
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After the jury returned to court for deliberations on Friday morning, the judge determined the deadlock could not be broken and declared a mistrial.
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