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Story summary
- A jury acquitted Sidney Lori Reid of misdemeanor assault charges against FBI agent Eugenia Bates.
- The trial occurred amid evidentiary issues that undermined the prosecution.
- Three grand juries previously declined to indict Reid on felony charges.
- The defense argued the case was a misuse of prosecutorial power, raising questions about U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's approach and the office's credibility.
