In a recent case that has stirred controversy, Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly will not face a retrial for the shooting of Mexican national Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea on his border property, as reported by Fox News. The decision not to retry Kelly follows a mistrial declared due to a deadlocked jury.

The prosecution argued that Kelly, 75, recklessly fired shots towards a group of men, including Cuen-Buitimea, on his ranch, resulting in the migrant's death. However, Kelly's defense contended that he only fired warning shots into the air and suggested cartel influence in the investigation.

Cuen-Buitimea had a history of illegal entry into the country and had been deported previously. Kelly's defense asserted that the circumstances surrounding the case, including the perceived threat posed by armed men near his property, justified his actions.

Despite prosecutors offering a plea deal, Kelly maintained his innocence and refused to plead guilty to a reduced charge of negligent homicide. The decision not to pursue a retrial by the Santa Cruz County Attorney's office has raised questions about the handling of the case and the implications for border security.

Critics of the prosecution argue that Kelly's actions were in self-defense and that the migrant's criminal background and potential cartel involvement should have been taken into account.

The outcome of this case underscores the complexities and challenges surrounding issues of border security, self-defense, and the legal system's interpretation of such incidents.

Source: Fox News.

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