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Suspect not guilty of rape
Delane testifies
Lacy Garrison photo Alex Delane testifies from the witness stand Friday afternoon. The jury deliberated nine minutes before finding him not guilty.
Day two of the rape trial against Alexander Delane continued Friday at the Warren County Courthouse. After only nine minutes of deliberation on Friday afternoon, the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty for aggravated burglary and attempted rape. Several witnesses affirmed that the alleged incident took place more than two years ago at a cabin in Rock Island.