Mistrial declared in high-profile Weymouth double-murder case
TL;DR
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Emanuel Lopes, who was charged with the murders of Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams in July 2018. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict after five days of deliberation, leading to the decision for a new trial with a new jury. Lopes' defense argued that he had a long history of mental illness, raising questions about his criminal responsibility. The trial is set to start again on July 21.
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- Judge declares mistrial in case of Emmanuel Lopes, accused killer of Officer Michael Chesna, bystander Vera Adams WCVB Boston
- Judge declares mistrial in Emanuel Lopes double-murder case; audible gasps in court Boston Herald
- Mistrial declared in 2018 Weymouth killings WPRI
- Judge declares mistrial in case of man accused of killing Weymouth Officer Michael Chesna and woman in 2018 The Boston Globe
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