Following more than a week of testimony, an Arapahoe County jury acquitted a former Aurora officer who was seen in body-worn camera footage repeatedly hitting a man with his gun. John Haubert, who resigned after being charged, pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges related to the 2021 violent arrest. During opening statements on April 2, prosecutors said that he used excessive and unreasonable force while arresting Kyle Vinson on July 23, 2021, after responding to a trespassing call in the 3100 block of South Parker Road. Just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday the jury's verdict was read. They found him not guilty on all charges. "Today, a jury acquitted John Haubert on all charges," District Attorney John Kellner said. "While we are disappointed in the verdict, we respect the jury's decision. We have a duty to investigate and prosecute cases we believe we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. This verdict does not change our commitment to seeking justice for victims.” At his trial, one of Haubert's lawyers, Kristen Frost, said Haubert had the right to use his gun like he would use a baton against Vinson because Vinson tried to grab Haubert's gun — an act that prosecutors denied. Haubert would have been justified in shooting Vinson, she said. Hoisington said Vinson, who had a warrant for his arrest, remained in a defensive stance during the encounter and put his hands up to try to protect himself from Haubert’s gun.