The story of the mistrial in the murder prosecution of Gerardo N. Lara Sr., caused by Lindy L. Heaster’s purchase (Apr. 22, Apr. 25), is quietly resolved with a payment of $21,290 in restitution, and a sentence of 250 hours of community service and a suspended sentence of six months. Prosecutors won’t pursue perjury charges. (Maria Hegstad, “Juror fined for lying”, Potomac News, Jul. 2; Stephanie McCrummen, “Juror ‘Panicked,’ Lied to Va. Judge”, Washington Post, Jul. 6).
