Lawyers struggle to avoid hung jury in Taft High shooting case

Jurors in the Taft Union High School told the judge Tuesday morning they were unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case against Bryan Oliver, prompting the trial judge to attempt an unusual solution to the logjam.

Jurors asked the judge if there were more exhibits they could see, if there were more instructions they could hear or if attorneys could offer more explanations.

Judge John Lua chose the latter option.

Beginning at 11 a.m., Prosecutor Mark Pafford and defense at