Judge declares mistrial against man accused in local basketball player’s death

Source: kfor.com --- Monday, September 19, 2016
OKLAHOMA - A judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial against Prince Ordu, the man accused in the death of a young Basketball star. BREAKING: judge declares mistrial @kfor — Abby Broyles (@abbybroyles) September 19, 2016 The jury deliberated for more than six hours and could not reach a verdict. The courtroom has been sealed as attorneys make a record regarding jury deliberations. Jury has been out nearly 6 hours in Ordu trial @kfor — Abby Broyles (@abbybroyles) September 19, 2016 BREAKING: jury cannot reach verdict in Ordu murder trial. @kfor — Abby Broyles (@abbybroyles) September 19, 2016 A juror told NewsChannel 4 the jury was deadlocked 9-3 in favor of the state. Juror tells me jury was deadlocked 9-3 in murder trial of Prince Ordu, man accused in murder of local star Basketball player @kfor — Abby Broyles (@abbybroyles) September 20, 2016 Ordu walked out of the courtroom Monday still unsure of his fate. He will now face another trial in the murder of Anthony Hartfield, Junior, an All-State Basketball player from U.S. Grant High who went on to play college ball. Monday, the jury deadlocked on a verdict. “It’s unfortunate the jury couldn't reach a verdict. It was very close. I know they worked very hard at this. These are very tough cases,” said Ordu’s attorney, Michael Johnson. Hartfield was visiting family when he was shot and killed in a home invasion robbery in 2013. Prosecutors said Ordu ordered the robbery from jai ...

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