Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Uvalde school police officer

A jury returned a not responsible verdict Wednesday night within the trial of former Uvalde college police officer Adrian Gonzales, charged with 29 counts of kid abandonment or endangerment in reference to the Could 24, 2022 taking pictures at Robb Elementary.

The jury deliberated for under seven hours earlier than reaching a verdict.

Gonzales confronted fees associated to the opening minutes of the Robb Elementary assault. Nineteen youngsters and two adults have been killed within the taking pictures, which was stated to be the deadliest in Texas historical past Texas Tribune.

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Former Uvalde college officer Adrian Gonzales was discovered not responsible Wednesday, Jan. 21. (Swimming pool)

His counsel introduced ahead two witnesses to defend him; Gonzales didn’t take the stand.

Chatting with the press after the decision was learn, each Gonzales and his authorized staff shared particulars from their dialog with the jury.

Protection legal professional Nico LaHood stated the jury instructed them there have been “loads of holes within the proof.”

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Former Uvalde college official Adrian Gonzales listens to the studying of the decision. (Swimming pool)

“You may inform, they stated there have been holes within the proof,” LaHood stated. “They appreciated us highlighting these gaps. They considered every part. They have been very diligent. They labored very laborious there. They have been very aware and deliberate.”

“They have been clearly saddened as a result of they know the opposite households are nonetheless grieving. However they stated there have been loads of holes within the proof, and a few of it did not make sense to them,” LaHood added.

For Gonzales’ half, he thanked God, his household, his authorized staff and the jury after he was acquitted.

In Uvalde, Texas, a memorial stands in reminiscence of the 19 youngsters and two adults killed in a mass taking pictures at Robb Elementary Faculty on Could 24, 2022. (Brandon Bell/Getty Pictures)

“To start with. I wish to begin by thanking God for this,” Gonzales stated. “My household, my spouse and these guys right here. He put them in my path, you realize? And I am simply grateful for that. I wish to thank the jury for contemplating all of the proof and making their verdict.”

When requested if he had something to say to the Uvalde households, Gonzales replied “no, not proper now.”

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Former Uvalde Faculty Police Chief Pete Arredondo was additionally criminally charged in reference to the 2022 taking pictures. He was charged with endangering or abandoning a baby and has pleaded not responsible. A date for Arredondo’s trial has not but been set.

The Related Press contributed to this reporting.