U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton was not certain of a fair trial, in the case of former-major league baseball star Roger Clemens' perjury trial, and ruled a mistrial on the second day of the case. His ruling was handed down after prosecutors showed jurors inadmissible evidence against his orders.
Prosecutors claimed the problem could be corrected with instructions to the jury to "disregard the evidence."
Walton wasn't convinced of the prosecution's assurance and said, "We've got a man's liberty at interest."
The jurist followed that up by reasoning," I don't see how I can un-ring the bell."
Now the government's case could be "concluded" if they determine not to re-try the case or if Clemens' attorneys claim 'double-jeopardy." The term refers to the law which prevents anyone from being tried again for the same crime.
