Jury acquits Duran Evans of felony assault

A jury returned a not-guilty verdict for defendant Duran Evans in a felony assault case, the presiding judge announced in open court.

The presiding judge read the verdict form aloud: "We, the jury, find the defendant Duran Evans not guilty of the offense of felony assault as charged in the indictment." The judge asked whether anyone wished to have the jury pulled from the courtroom and then directed the deputy to escort the jurors back to the jury room, saying the judge would speak with them there.

The transcript records a courtroom participant confirming the deputy's arrangements for the jury. The transcript does not record any comments from prosecutors, defense counsel, or the defendant following the verdict, nor does it specify the number of jurors, the timing of the original trial, or any immediate next court date.

The court's remarks, as recorded in the transcript, conclude with the jury being returned to the jury room for further instruction from the presiding judge.