BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The vandalism case filed against Gary Hatler dragged on more than four years. It ended minutes after the jury received it.
Hatler was found not guilty Tuesday after jurors deliberated for about 20 minutes, according to a release from the Kern County Public Defender’s Office.
“The jury’s quick verdict reflects what we’ve known all along — the evidence didn’t support the charges,” said Deputy Public Defender Elvia Zepeda. “A four-year wait for a 20-minute verdict speaks volumes.”…