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Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
The mistrial follows a deadlocked six-person jury in a case relying on circumstantial evidence and jealousy motive; prosecutors plan to retry within 90 days, officials said.
- On Monday, Judge Cristina Miranda declared a mistrial after jurors reported being deadlocked, stating, 'Ladies and gentlemen, I have received your note indicating that you continue to be a deadlock.'
- The case had sat unsolved for nearly 15 years before ESPN's November 2020 reporting prompted renewed scrutiny and police records revealed contested investigative choices, with lead detective Juan Segovia stating no new evidence emerged in 2024.
- Defense attorney Christian Maroni challenged Paul Conner's identification, citing poor vision and dental differences, amid five days of trial testimony about prior fights and a.38-caliber revolver.
- Under Florida law prosecutors may retry the case within 90 days, and hearings are set for Tuesday, after six jurors, after three alternates were dismissed, reported they were deadlocked.
- Bryan Pata's NFL prospects made the case nationally prominent as ESPN's investigative reporting and seven-part podcast renewed scrutiny, revealing three alleged confessions and unevenly pursued leads by Miami-Dade Police Department.
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Judge declares mistrial in 20-year-old case of Miami football murder
A mistrial was declared Monday in a case where former Miami football player Rashaun Jones was accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata nearly 20 years ago, though court proceedings will continue and another trial is possible.
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Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who faces a murder charge in the killing of teammate Bryan Pata.
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Mistrial in case of ex-University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, accused of killing teammate in 2006
A mistrial was declared after a hung jury in the case of former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, accused of murdering teammate Bryan Pata nearly 15 years.
·United States
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