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Mistrial Declared in Gaines Case | Lansing News
A mistrial was declared in the high-stakes manslaughter case of 24-year-old David Gaines Jr., after a jury deadlocked in Ingham County. The incident, which occurred at 1:30 AM on January 18, 2025, outside a restaurant in East Lansing, left 20-year-old Caleb Shermoe fatally injured — he died days later. Charged in March 2025, Gaines had been released on $50,000 bond. With no unanimous verdict reached, prosecutors now face tough decisions: retry the case or pursue other legal paths. The outcome remains uncertain as this tragic case continues to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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