You go away for a few days and you miss everything… Jurors in former Gizmondo boss Stefan Eriksson’s grand theft and fraud trial were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, and a mistrial was declared. However, prosecutors say the’ll go ahead with another trial, since jurors were deadlocks 10-2 in favor of convicting Eriksson. I’m not a lawyer, but I have watched a lot of Law & Order, so I don’t find this very surprising. Despite the flashy details of the case and the spectacular destruction of the Ferrari Enzo, this case was pretty technical in nature, hinging on the lease deals between Eriksson and some banks for another Enzo and a Mercedes SLR, so it may not be completely straightforward for prosecutors to break it down and explain it to jurors.
Meanwhile, jury selection was expected to begin in Eriksson’s trial on gun charges Monday, so it’s not as if the man we know as “Fat Stefan” is in the clear yet.
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