[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Not unusual at all. A verdict of acquittal is not appealable, period. Therefore, whenever a jury returns a verdict in favor of a defendant, the judge will dismiss the case and note that the dismissal is with prejudice.

That has nothing to do with the pending motions for mistrial, etc. It's simply the way you end a case when the defendant has been acquitted by a jury.

[ctdonath2]

To those saying it’s normal: he specifically referenced the motion to dismiss. Yes, likely just tying up loose ends, but that the end was loose to tie up seems interesting.

[Lurker]

Thanks for the explanation.

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