Former Uvalde CISD Officer Adrian Gonzales Found Not Guilty

Verdict in Uvalde Officer Trial

• ⚖️ After a 10-day trial and 7 hours of deliberation, former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales was found not guilty on all charges.
• 💔 The verdict, delivered around 8:00 p.m., elicited a visceral reaction in the courtroom, with Gonzales hugging his legal team while victims' families reacted with tears.

Reactions to the Verdict

• 🗣️ Brett Cross, guardian of Uzziah Garcia, expressed his continued commitment to fighting, stating he had previously made a promise to his son.
• 🙏 Adrian Gonzales thanked God, his family, and his legal team, expressing gratitude for the jury's consideration of the evidence.
• 🚫 When asked if he had anything to say to the families, Gonzales declined.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

• 🏛️ Families of the victims indicated that despite this verdict, they still plan to attend the trial of former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo.
• 📍 The location and timing of Arredondo's trial remain pending.