Crime & Safetyscore 603·6 metrosupdated 2h ago

Murder Trial Declared Mistrial After Attorney Arrested in Court

A murder trial in Stanislaus County ended in a mistrial after the defendant's attorney was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence. The case involved Kelley Marie Ball, who was on trial for a 2020 murder.

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