A four-day jury trial for Sal Hernandez, well known owner of Mi Mexico restaurant in Gallatin, concluded Aug. 2 with a not guilty verdict on each of the four counts. Hernandez was charged with sodomy, rape, kidnapping, and assault.
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It took the jury approximately 90 minutes to return the verdict. They began deliberations around 3:30 p.m. and returned to the courtroom around 5 p.m.
The case was heard by Judge Ryan Horsman in Daviess County Circuit Court. Hernandez was represented by Cameron attorney Drew Davis. Daviess County Prosecuting Attorney Annie Gibson represented the State.
Two misdemeanor charges, which were not included in the jury trial, are still pending against Hernandez in Daviess County, one of patronizing prostitution and one of assault fourth degree. A plea/trial setting on these charges is set for Sept. 17, 2019, before Judge Horsman.