PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Another juror has been dismissed in the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sgt. Richard Mendez at the airport two years ago.
After two full days of deliberations, everyone was suddenly escorted from the courtroom on Friday, where Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Peña-Fernandez were standing trial on murder and attempted murder charges.
No reason was given. KYW Newsradio and other media outlets in the courtroom objected to being out of the room. That objection was denied.
Then, when everyone was allowed back inside, Judge Giovanni Campbell said a juror had to be replaced, but did not give a reason why.
The jury is now back deliberating, with two jurors who were not part of the original group.
This is a developing story. Stay with KYW for the latest.