Shortly before the jury re-entered Superior Court Judge Andrew Fuller’s courtroom with a verdict, Matthew Motes gave one last hug and kiss to his family members gathered in the rows behind him. Ten minutes later, he rejoined them acquitted of all charges. Motes was found not guilty on charges of aggravated animal cruelty, aggravated assault and other charges in a July 26, 2015, incident on Benson Drive in Gainesville.