Jury Swap Amid Conscience Concerns | Lubbock News

A new jury was hastily assembled for the high-stakes murder trial of Victor Yanez, accused in the fatal shooting of Joshua Rios at a northern club last April — but the process hit another snag when one juror walked out, citing a moral conflict, forcing a last-minute replacement. This isn’t the first hitch: a previous jury was dismissed after late-discovered video evidence forced a mistrial. The case, which began with police responding to a shots-fired call and identifying Yanez via security footage and witness accounts, centers on a volatile confrontation where Yanez allegedly threatened Rios before firing shots from his car. With Yanez set to enter a plea soon, the trial’s delays and ethical tensions keep the spotlight firmly on this explosive case. 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/d02423a98b14d37f