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Hung Jury Fails to Convict Brandon McInerney in Lawrence King Slaying

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.

Reports indicate a jury has been unable to come to a decision in the murder trial of gay teen Lawrence King (pictured above right) 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 Brandon McInerney (pictured above left) 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.

Click here for Advocate.com's extensive coverage of the trial.

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