NORRISTOWN, Pa — The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial here declared itself still hopelessly deadlocked on Saturday and Judge Steven O'Neill declared a mistrial. O'Neill polled each of the 12 jurors whether they believe “there is a hopeless deadlock, which cannot be resolved by further deliberations?” Each juror stood and answered yes. Cosby lead defense attorney Brian McMonagle then motioned for a mistrial, which O’Neill promptly granted. District Attorney Kevin Steele told the judge he intends to retry the case. He told reporters at a press conference later that accuser Andrea Constand is"entitled to a verdict." He said he was disappointed by the mistrial, reiterated that he had...
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