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Britney Case Ends in Mistrial

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2008 5:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – Britney Spears’ misdemeanor driving-without-a-license prosecution ended in mistrial today, and lawyers for the people have no intention of trying her again, E! Online reports. After 5 votes, the jury remained deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal. The foreman said many jurors had their minds set early and thought the trial was a waste of time. Spears’ lawyer said the mistrial “was an 80 percent victory.”

Britney Spears poses with her awards backstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Britney Spears poses with her awards backstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
Britney Spears drives from family court in Los Angeles, in 2007.
Britney Spears drives from family court in Los Angeles, in 2007.   (AP Photo)
Britney Spears performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2007.
Britney Spears performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2007.   (AP Photo)
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