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| No charges yet over Jessie murder | No charges yet over Jessie murder |
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| There is not enough evidence to charge anyone in connection with the murder of schoolboy Jessie James, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. | There is not enough evidence to charge anyone in connection with the murder of schoolboy Jessie James, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. |
| The 15-year-old was shot dead as he cycled through a park in Moss Side, Manchester, in September 2006. | The 15-year-old was shot dead as he cycled through a park in Moss Side, Manchester, in September 2006. |
| Two men were arrested last month when a new witness came forward during an inquest into the teenager's death. | Two men were arrested last month when a new witness came forward during an inquest into the teenager's death. |
| But Manchester CPS said there was insufficient evidence to charge either of the suspects. | But Manchester CPS said there was insufficient evidence to charge either of the suspects. |
| Numerous appeals | Numerous appeals |
| The men, a 20-year-old from Hulme and a 21-year-old from Old Trafford, have been released without charge. | |
| Manchester coroner Nigel Meadows has been told of the decision so that the inquest, which was adjourned when the witness came forward, can be resumed. | Manchester coroner Nigel Meadows has been told of the decision so that the inquest, which was adjourned when the witness came forward, can be resumed. |
| A mural was created in tribute to Jessie | A mural was created in tribute to Jessie |
| There have been numerous appeals from police, Jessie's family and community leaders in Moss Side for people to come forward with information about the youngster's killing but with little success. | There have been numerous appeals from police, Jessie's family and community leaders in Moss Side for people to come forward with information about the youngster's killing but with little success. |
| Police believe that the identity of the killers is widely known in the community, but people are too scared to say anything. | Police believe that the identity of the killers is widely known in the community, but people are too scared to say anything. |
| Reviewing lawyer John Lord, head of Greater Manchester CPS Complex Casework Unit, said: "Having reviewed all the evidence given to me, I have decided on the evidence provided so far that it is insufficient for a realistic prospect of conviction and does not justify the charging of either suspect in connection with Jessie's murder. | Reviewing lawyer John Lord, head of Greater Manchester CPS Complex Casework Unit, said: "Having reviewed all the evidence given to me, I have decided on the evidence provided so far that it is insufficient for a realistic prospect of conviction and does not justify the charging of either suspect in connection with Jessie's murder. |
| He said he could not go into the details of the evidence. | He said he could not go into the details of the evidence. |
| Mistaken identity | Mistaken identity |
| He added: "All I am prepared to say is that aside from a question of admissibility in relation to one of those arrested, there are serious contradictions and inconsistencies contained in the latest evidence which would undermine a prosecution." | He added: "All I am prepared to say is that aside from a question of admissibility in relation to one of those arrested, there are serious contradictions and inconsistencies contained in the latest evidence which would undermine a prosecution." |
| He said the decision would be reviewed if further evidence came to light. | He said the decision would be reviewed if further evidence came to light. |
| Police believe Jessie's murder was a case of mistaken identity and that he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" but his mother claims he was killed for refusing to join a gang. | Police believe Jessie's murder was a case of mistaken identity and that he was "in the wrong place at the wrong time" but his mother claims he was killed for refusing to join a gang. |
| The youngster was shot three times with a semi-automatic pistol as he cycled to a party. | The youngster was shot three times with a semi-automatic pistol as he cycled to a party. |
| CCTV footage showing people cycling away from the murder scene was released in a bid to help catch his killer along with a £20,000 reward for information. | CCTV footage showing people cycling away from the murder scene was released in a bid to help catch his killer along with a £20,000 reward for information. |
| Officers have promised unprecedented levels of witness protection to anyone who comes forward. | Officers have promised unprecedented levels of witness protection to anyone who comes forward. |