They filed a written motion for mistrial with prejudice that is still pending a ruling by the judge.
It is a bit odd that they would open the door for a mistrial without prejudice on the same issue while that is still pending. Especially considering a mistrial without prejudice option is kind of baked in when a judge reviews a motion for a mistrial with prejudice.
What's even more odd is that the prosecution didn't immediately concede and jump on the defense's offer for a mistrial without prejudice. If I were the prosecution, I'd be all over that.
Why won't these lawyers ask for mistrial with prejudice, the grounds are there to ask for it and get it.
These defense lawyers are either incompetent, corrupt or scared of a mob backlash.
Kyle deserves better than this type of defense.
They filed a written motion for mistrial with prejudice that is still pending a ruling by the judge.
It is a bit odd that they would open the door for a mistrial without prejudice on the same issue while that is still pending. Especially considering a mistrial without prejudice option is kind of baked in when a judge reviews a motion for a mistrial with prejudice.
What's even more odd is that the prosecution didn't immediately concede and jump on the defense's offer for a mistrial without prejudice. If I were the prosecution, I'd be all over that.