Second trial begins for accused murderer Andrew Leon

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 2nd proceedings begins successful a Huron execution lawsuit aft the archetypal ended successful a deadlocked jury.

Andrew Leon is accused of shooting and sidesplitting his then-girlfriend's parent but helium says helium acted retired of fearfulness for his life.

The lawsuit was expected to travel to a decision successful conscionable days but instead, that's changed to months pursuing the mistrial earlier this summer.

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In November of 2023, Huron constabulary recovered 37-year-old April Diaz with gunshot wounds connected a Huron road. She died astatine the scene.

The past 19-year-old Leon aboriginal turned himself successful to authorities successful Monterey County.

Leon said helium had gone to Diaz's location successful Huron looking to talk with her girl but Diaz refused to fto him inside.

That's erstwhile prosecutors accidental Leon changeable Diaz eleven times.

His defence claims helium acted successful self-defense.

Jury enactment is taking spot present aft a mistrial was declared successful July, with opening statements expected to statesman soon.