A jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in Timothy Knott’s second murder trial, resulting in a mistrial on Sept. 25.
Knott is accused of fatally shooting 42-year-old Anthony Pearson on April 29, 2024, near the 4700 block of Garrison Boulevard.
During the trial, prosecutors relied largely on circumstantial evidence, including surveillance footage and cell site records that they argued connected Knott to the shooting. Prosecutors also alleged that Knott had a motive because Pearson had previously been identified as a suspect in the killing of Knott’s cousin.
During closing statements, defense attorney Warren Brown challenged the evidence and criticized the police investigation as “sloppy.” He reminded the jury that four people were in the alley at the time of the shooting.
After deliberating, jurors informed Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor Jr. that they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Taylor gave the jury an Allen charge, instructing them to continue deliberations, reconsider their views, and attempt to reach a unanimous decision.
The jury remained deadlocked, resulting in a mistrial on Knott’s first-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault and other firearm-related charges.
Judge Taylor granted the defense’s motion for judgment of acquittal on Knott’s attempted second-degree murder charge.
The case is scheduled to return to reception court on Oct. 2 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland.
