After nearly nine hours of deliberations, the jury in the capital trial of Michael Ryan was not able to agree on whether he was guilty or innocent of the crime charged The jury was split 8-4, but it is not known which way they were leaning.
Prosecutors have already said that they intend to retry the case.
I shared a cell with Michael in the county jail. After hearing his side of the story countless times, I’m rather disappointed no verdict has been reached. I’ve waited a couple years to see what would happen to this man. I believe the new trial is in August.
It’s understandably difficult to decide when a man’s very life hangs in the balance. I’d hesitate, too.
has there been any updates on the retrial date?
L, as far as I can tell, no new trial date has been set.
I shared a cell with Michael in the county jail. After hearing his side of the story countless times, I’m rather disappointed no verdict has been reached. I’ve waited a couple years to see what would happen to this man. I believe the new trial is in August.