08-21-2015, 03:46 PM
JURY DEADLOCKED
The jury has deadlocked in three different votes.
There is no disagreement on two key elements of voluntary manslaughter: Officer Kerrick intentionally fired his gun and his gunshots caused Jonathan Ferrell’s death. That leaves the third element for the jury to decide: Were Kerrick’s actions acceptable for self-defense, or did he use more force than was needed to protect himself?
The judge ordered them to try again after lunch.
If the jury hangs, the prosecution will need to decide whether to try Kerrick again or not.
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The jury has deadlocked in three different votes.
There is no disagreement on two key elements of voluntary manslaughter: Officer Kerrick intentionally fired his gun and his gunshots caused Jonathan Ferrell’s death. That leaves the third element for the jury to decide: Were Kerrick’s actions acceptable for self-defense, or did he use more force than was needed to protect himself?
The judge ordered them to try again after lunch.
If the jury hangs, the prosecution will need to decide whether to try Kerrick again or not.
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/lo...rylink=cpy