Judge Declares Mistrial in Bill Cosby's Sex Assault Case After Jury Deadlocked

NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- The judge in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial declared a mistrial Saturday after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked. Cosby's lawyer has repeatedly demanded a mistrial as the talks wore on without a verdict. The judge initially said there was no precedent to send the jury home."I have no authority to do this," Judge Steven O'Neill said in the 52nd hour of deliberations Friday night. "I'm sorry it's causing everyone frustration."This post will be updated as additional information becomes available.   Continue reading...

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