The Government of Mexico is planning a lawsuit against George Alan Kelly, the southern Arizona rancher who was accused of murdering an illegal immigrant from Mexico, after prosecutors decided against pursuing the case further following a mistrial.
Attorney Brenna Larkin, who represented Kelly at trial, confirmed Mexico’s plans to participate in civil litigation to NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley. Kelly was accused of murdering Gabriel Cuen-Butimea, and the rancher admitted to firing warning shots while a group of armed Mexican nationals trespassed on his ranch near Nogales, Arizona.
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