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Hung Jury Fails to Convict Brandon McInerney in Lawrence King Slaying
Reports indicate a jury has been unable to come to a decision in the murder trial of gay teen Lawrence King, who was shot twice in the head by a classmate in February 2008. The Los Angeles Times says the 12-member jury is hung and that a mistrial will likely be declared. The two-month case has hinged on whether 17-year-old McInerney should be convicted of first-degree murder with hate crime charges or voluntary manslaughter. The former charge would net McInerney at least 53 years in prison, the latter, only about 20.
September 01 2011 4:57 PM EST
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