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Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
The mistrial follows a deadlocked six-person jury in a case relying on circumstantial evidence and jealousy motive; prosecutors plan to retry within 90 days, officials said.
- On March 2, 2026, Miami‑Dade Circuit Court Judge Cristina Miranda declared a mistrial after six jurors reported a deadlock following deliberations on Thursday and Monday.
- On Nov. 7, 2006, Pata was shot outside his Kendall apartment, and Jones was arrested in 2021, roughly 15 years later.
- Recorded testimony from Paul Conner, former University of Miami instructor, showed he saw someone walking away shortly after the shooting, identified Jones in a photo lineup seven months later, and faced defense attorney Christian Maroni's challenges to his credibility and the forensic artist sketch.
- Under Florida law a retrial must be set within 90 days, and Pata's family said they were devastated but vowed to focus on the next trial to seek closure.
- ESPN's 2020 investigation and subsequent lawsuit revealed alleged police missteps, unpursued leads and three alleged confessions including one tied to a man reportedly killed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
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Judge declares mistrial in 20-year-old case of Miami football murder
A mistrial was declared Monday in a case where former Miami football player Rashaun Jones was accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata nearly 20 years ago, though court proceedings will continue and another trial is possible.
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Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who faces a murder charge in the killing of teammate Bryan Pata.
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Mistrial in case of ex-University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, accused of killing teammate in 2006
A mistrial was declared after a hung jury in the case of former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, accused of murdering teammate Bryan Pata nearly 15 years.
·United States
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