PER CURIAM.
Appellant, Dale Benefield Stewart, appeals his conviction of sexual battery. Appellant argues that because no "manifest necessity" occasioned the declaration of a mistrial, his retrial was barred by the double jeopardy clauses of the state and federal constitutions. We agree and, accordingly, reverse.
The case initially went to trial on October 18, 2001. During the testimony of the first witness, the trial judge was advised of an anthrax scare...
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