Earlier today.
reports that Ghost Ship creative director Max Harris was found not guilty on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter. In a second case against master tenant and artist collective leader Derick Almena, the jury was deadlocked 10-2, which led the judge to declare a mistrial. As a result, Almena is due back in court October 4 to set a date for further court proceedings.Previously, both men pled no contest to the charges. However, their plea deals were later rejected by a judge.
One of the deadliest nightclub fires in American history, the Ghost Ship fire resulted in the death of 36 people due to a lack of proper safety features, such as alarms and sprinklers, as well as a blocked exit.
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