Noun
A false or erroneous trial; a trial which has no result.
Source: Webster's dictionary"2d Jury Here Begins Weighing Chesimard Bank-Robbery Case", The New York Times, p. 24. Turnpike shootout mistrial The Turnpike shootout proceedings continued with Judge John E. Bachman in Middlesex County. Source: Internet
A juror from the Cosby mistrial said on "Good Morning America" that Cosby's celebrity and a lack of "substantial evidence" led to the jurors being unable to reach an unanimous verdict over the 52 hours of deliberation. Source: Internet
A separate jury had declared Mosely guilty of firearms and obstruction charges in November but couldn't reach a verdict on the most serious crimes, and the judge declared a mistrial. Source: Internet
Bronx bank robbery mistrial In December 1973, Shakur was tried for a September 29, 1972, $3,700 robbery of the Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Company in the Bronx, along with co-defendant Kamau Sadiki (born Fred Hilton). Source: Internet
After 52 hours of deliberations over six days without reaching a verdict, Judge Steven O'Neill granted the defense's motion for a mistrial. Source: Internet
Both time the jury was deadlocked and the judge declared a mistrial. Source: Internet