Mistrial declared
The judge in the case of Erik Menendez, who claims he and his brother Lyle killed their millionaire parents in self-defence after years of abuse, declared a mistrial when jurors reported a deadlock for a third time, AFP reports from Los Angeles. The jury hearing the case against Lyle Menendez continued deliberations.
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