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Judge Abruptly Exits During Arizona Rancher's Trial for Migrant's Murder

Jurors visit crime scene as trial of George Alan Kelly, accused of killing a migrant on his property, enters its third week.

Migrants arrive at a makeshift camp after crossing the nearby border with Mexico near the Jacumba Hot Springs on February 22, 2024 in San Diego, California. Judge Thomas Fink walked out of the trial of rancher George Alan Kelly, who is accused of shooting a migrant on his ranch, after the judge complained it was taking too long.
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Overview

  • Jurors were taken to George Alan Kelly’s ranch to view the location of the shooting as the trial progresses.
  • Judge Thomas Fink left the courtroom abruptly, citing frustrations with the prolonged proceedings.
  • Kelly, 75, is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2023 shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea.
  • The defense argues Kelly fired warning shots and did not aim directly at the migrants.
  • The trial is expected to conclude next week, with the jury beginning deliberations on Thursday.