A federal judge in Knoxville has declared a mistrial in a teenager's free speech lawsuit over a dress code that banned him from wearing Confederate flag clothing.
The jury deliberated about 13 hours but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of 18-year-old Tommy DeFoe.
Judge Tom Varlan dismissed the jury Friday.
DeFoe's Nashville lawyer said they would like a new trial.
DeFoe's lawsuit contends his rights were violated by an Anderson County schools dress policy that bars students from wearing clothing with the flag.
