Jesse Saucedo found not guilty of manslaughter, battery

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Jesse Saucedo, son-in-law of Merced's former police chief, was found not guilty of manslaughter and battery.

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Police arrested Saucedo in 2014 in connection with the death of Jack Kline. Authorities claimed he punched Kline while at a comedy show in Downtown Merced, after a verbal fight turned physical, leading to his death weeks later.