Local news outlets report that Judge Ronald Chapman declared the mistrial Wednesday after learning two potential witnesses were in the courtroom when testimony began. Judges and attorneys don't want potential witnesses to hear anything that might influence their own testimony. Paul Lucas is charged with assault inflicting serious injuries, assault on a female, and assault and battery. Nathan Lucas is accused of assault inflicting serious injury, and assault and battery. Randolph Mangum is charged with simple assault and assault inflicting serious injury.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 27, 2016 14:42 UTC