(FOX 11 / CNS) With jurors saying they were hopelessly deadlocked and tensions running high in the deliberation room, a mistrial was declared on remaining charges against five former Bell elected officials already convicted of misappropriating public funds by collecting exorbitant salaries.
The mistrial capped a final day of deliberations that included a series of jury notes that grew increasingly tense as the day wore on.
FOX 11 Legal Analyst Robin Sax chimes in on the trial
Friday, May 17 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:37:32 GMT
You've known Alison Sweeney for more than 20 years as Sami Brady on "Days of Our Lives." She's gone public with her weight problems and even hosts a show on that topic, "The Biggest Loser."
You've known Alison Sweeney for more than 20 years as Sami Brady on "Days of Our Lives." She's gone public with her weight problems and even hosts a show on that topic, "The Biggest Loser."
They were the winners of the "Sing Off" season three and their YouTube channel has more than 86 million hits. The group sang "Don't Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia.
They were the winners of the "Sing Off" season three and their YouTube channel has more than 86 million hits. The group sang "Don't Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:15:12 GMT
The movie "Shiri" made Yunjin Kim a star in South Korea. The TV show "Lost" made her famous in the United States. Now, Yunjin Kim is back with a new drama series called "Mistresses."
The movie "Shiri" made Yunjin Kim a star in South Korea. The TV show "Lost" made her famous in the United States. Now, Yunjin Kim is back with a new drama series called "Mistresses."
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They were the winners of the "Sing Off" season three and their YouTube channel has more than 86 million hits. The group sang "Don't Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia.
They were the winners of the "Sing Off" season three and their YouTube channel has more than 86 million hits. The group sang "Don't Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:50:50 GMT
The Los Angeles Kings play game two against the San Jose Sharks tonight. Jim Fox is the LA Kings hockey analyst on FOX Sports West and one of the great LA Kings players of all time.
The Los Angeles Kings play game two against the San Jose Sharks tonight. Jim Fox is the LA Kings hockey analyst on FOX Sports West and one of the great LA Kings players of all time.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:54:17 GMT
This week the Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to ban suspensions for "willful defiance". Willful defiance has been criticized as a vague term that could punish kids for behavior.
This week the Los Angeles Unified School Board voted to ban suspensions for "willful defiance". Willful defiance has been criticized as a vague term that could punish kids for behavior.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:51:54 GMT
It's been 25 years since the Dodgers last won the World Series. Josh Suchon is author of the new book "Miracle Men" Hershiser, Gibson, and the improbable 1988 Dodgers.
It's been 25 years since the Dodgers last won the World Series. Josh Suchon is author of the new book "Miracle Men" Hershiser, Gibson, and the improbable 1988 Dodgers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:54:24 GMT
O.J. Simpson will be back in a Las Vegas courtroom today. Simpson didn't testify when he was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping and other charges in 2008. Today he'll tell a judge his side.
O.J. Simpson will be back in a Las Vegas courtroom today. Simpson didn't testify when he was convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping and other charges in 2008. Today he'll tell a judge his side.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:55:13 GMT
Helen Moon is a nanny who works for Elton John and David Furnish, taking care of their two children. Such a high-profile job means lots of people asking her questions, such as "How do I get my baby to sleep?"
Helen Moon is a nanny who works for Elton John and David Furnish, taking care of their two children. Such a high-profile job means lots of people asking her questions, such as "How do I get my baby to sleep?" and "Is my baby developing normally."
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:44:54 GMT
Pattie Fitzgerald is a child safety educator and a blogger. She was here to help us understand why teenagers are susceptible to the sort of thing that happened to the three kidnapped Cleveland girls.
Pattie Fitzgerald is a child safety educator and a blogger. She was here to help us understand why teenagers are susceptible to the sort of thing that happened to the three Cleveland girls who were kidnapped and held prisoner for more than ten years.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-14 14:54:51 GMT
President Obama is trying to downplay a couple of brewing controversies. The alleged cover up into what happened in Benghazi last year and the specific targeting of conservative groups by the IRS.
President Obama is trying to downplay a couple of brewing controversies. The alleged cover up into what happened in Benghazi last year and the specific targeting of conservative groups by the IRS.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:52:50 GMT
When the Los Angeles Kings stunned top-seeded Vancouver to win their first-round playoff series a year ago, they had to acknowledge the importance of their long-suffering franchise's first postseason.
When the Los Angeles Kings stunned top-seeded Vancouver to win their first-round playoff series a year ago, they had to acknowledge the importance of their long-suffering franchise's first postseason.
