William Lynch leaves a San Jose, Calif., courthouse during a break from jury deliberation, Thursday, July 5, 2012, as he surrounded by supporters. Lynch was accused of attacking an aging priest who Lynch says molested him and his younger brother more than 35 years ago. Lynch faced felony charges of assault and elder abuse. Prosecutors say he beat the Rev. Jerold Lindner at a retirement home for priests in 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)