Britney Case Ends in Mistrial

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.” (More Britney Spears stories.)