No Mistrial In Zachariah Anderson Murder Trial - Opening Statements Resume Thursday Morning

No Mistrial In Zachariah Anderson Murder Trial – Opening Statements Resume Thursday Morning

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Defense Attorneys Obear, Muller and Birdsall, DA Mike Graveley and Judge Bruce Schroeder
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin for Kenosha County Eye)

Defense attorneys and prosecutors met briefly today without the jury in the Zachariah Anderson murder trial. DA Graveley withdrew his motion for a mistrial and the parties have agreed on how to proceed next with “curative instructions” to be read to the jury. The trial will begin again tomorrow with Defense attorney Nicole Muller’s opening statements.

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Judge Bruce Schroeder
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin for Kenosha County Eye)

Defense Attorneys Nicole Muller, Defendant Zachariah Anderson and Defense Attorney John Birdsall
(Photo by Nathan DeBruin for Kenosha County Eye)

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Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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