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Jury Deadlock in Shumate Rape Case | Seattle News
A jury in Thurston County delivered a split verdict in the 2019 rape case against Jerome Lamont Shumate: acquitted on second-degree rape, but deadlocked on third-degree rape, leading to a hung jury. Charges were filed over five years later, after the survivor reconnected with authorities following media coverage. Prosecutors, focused on supporting the survivor, cited DNA and consistent testimony, acknowledging trauma’s impact on memory. Shumate’s defense remained silent, citing ongoing legal issues. He’s still in custody, with a new trial set for September 8th — though prosecutors may drop…
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