Mistrial declared in second-degree murder case due to COVID-19

IDAHO FALLS — A mistrial has been declared in the case of 37-year-old Jake Eilander, a local man accused of second-degree murder. The reason? COVID-19 health risks. “Unfortunately, circumstances have arisen which necessitate that this case be declared a mistrial,” District Judge Stevan Thompson said Thursday. “It is COVID related.” Thompson apologized to the jury […]

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