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Here’s why police officer Christopher Schurr won’t face a new murder trial
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker didn’t think a new jury would be able to reach a verdict if he retried ...
Judge declares mistrial in trial of former Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr
The judge declared a mistrial and ended the proceedings, a partial victory for Christopher Schurr, who still could face another trial. Lyoya's death had sparked weeks of protest in Grand Rapids, ...
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Schurr juror: One holdout kept former officer from being acquitted
A member of the jury that couldn’t reach a verdict in the Christopher Schurr murder trial said race never came up in the ...
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Could Christopher Schurr return to police work?
Christopher Schurr, a former Grand Rapids police officer, will not be retried in Patrick Lyoya's April 4, 2022, killing. A ...
Christopher Schurr mistrial shows prompts questions about criminal justice system | Opinion
Schurr gave chase when Lyoya exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The two engaged in a furious grappling match, ...
Kent Co. Prosecutor: Jury was split 10-2 in favor of acquittal in Schurr case
"This was not a case with a rogue juror," Becker said. "They paid attention, they did a lot to try and arrive at a verdict ...