Arizona rancher case dismissal

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Arizona judge dismisses case against rancher accused of shooting Mexican national on his property due to lack of evidence and mistrial, costing the county $1 million

Key Points

  • Judge dismissed the case against rancher George Alan Kelly
  • Prosecutors decided not to retry after mistrial
  • Jury voted 7-1 in favor of acquitting Kelly

Pros

  • Case dismissed due to lack of physical evidence and mistrial

Cons

  • Cost the county $1 million
  • Questions raised about witness availability for future trial