Jury Deadlock in Shumate Rape Case | Seattle News

A jury in Thurston County delivered a split verdict in the 2019 rape case against Jerome Lamont Shumate: acquitted on second-degree rape, but deadlocked on third-degree rape, leading to a hung jury. Charges were filed over five years later, after the survivor reconnected with authorities following media coverage. Prosecutors, focused on supporting the survivor, cited DNA and consistent testimony, acknowledging trauma’s impact on memory. Shumate’s defense remained silent, citing ongoing legal issues. He’s still in custody, with a new trial set for September 8th — though prosecutors may drop the case. This isn’t his first rodeo: he was previously arrested for two rapes (case dismissed for lack of witness testimony), but in 2021, he pleaded guilty to third-degree rape and assault involving a child, serving 60 months from 2021 to 2023. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9637ce3c7dfdc8a3