Prosecutors Won’t Seek New Trial Against Rancher Accused of Murder

The judge’s mistrial ruling came after more than two days of jury deliberation in the trial.
Prosecutors Won’t Seek New Trial Against Rancher Accused of Murder
George Alan Kelly listens to the prosecution during opening arguments in his trial at Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales, Ariz., on March 22, 2024. Angela Gervasi/Nogales International via AP, Pool
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Southern Arizona prosecutors announced on April 29 that they are not looking for a retrial against a rancher in the death of a Mexican illegal immigrant on his border property.

Arizona Superior Court Clerk Juan Guzman told The Epoch Times in a summary of the hearing that Santa Cruz County Chief Deputy Attorney Kimberly Hunley, who represented the state in the hearing, announced that they would not pursue a new trial in this case.

Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Savannah Hulsey Pointer
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Savannah Pointer is a politics reporter for The Epoch Times. She can be reached at [email protected]
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