#mistrial

#mistrial

"We protested on June 5, 2024 for a just cause, and we did not, frankly, commit the crimes that he accused the off," said German Gonzalez, defendant.

Judge Chew declared the jury "hopelessly deadlocked" after five days of deliberation. Jurors were divided 8-4 for guilt on a conspiracy charge and 9-3 for guilt on a vandalism charge.

According to prosecutors, Elliott and Avalos got into a confrontation on Sept. 29, 2023, when Elliott, who was out for a jog, encountered Avalos sleeping on the sidewalk. Elliott, who was also pushing a cart holding his two pet dogs, allegedly nudged Avalos with the cart, prompting Avalos to wake up and yell at Elliott to get away. Prosecutors alleged Elliott began to record the confrontation and, when Avalos threw a shoe, Elliott pulled out a gun he had in the cart and fired multiple rounds, killing Avalos.

A judge declared a mistrial in the case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, meaning a new trial will be held.

If you put their stories together, what you have is a horrifying portrait of coercion, manipulation and abuse,