One victim had a firearm, but the witnesses who were in the vehicle told the court that the man did not threaten Cole with the gun. When he was interviewed by detectives, she said, his story changed. Ocala judge denies man's self-defense claim; hearing in double murder case set for August.
Austin L. Miller Ocala Star-Banner. Facebook Twitter Email. Earlier in the murder trial, the judge ruled the prosecution could make reference to just one home invasion, but an ATF agent testifying for the prosecution Monday referenced multiple home invasions.
The defense objected and requested a mistrial. The judge granted the mistrial, ruling that the references to multiple home invasions could bias the jury, and sent the jury home. Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks said the judge's ruling was fair - and that she'd rather have it come now than after the entire trial was completed.
She also said she intends to bring the charges again, with a trial as soon as mid-October. Scott used a database at the UPS facility where he worked to target homes, prosecutors said. Thomas was subsequently arrested in Jackson County. He pleaded not guilty, saying he acted in self-defense. Thomas convicted of involuntary manslaughter linked to fatal exchange of gunfire. Tim Hrenchir Topeka Capital-Journal.
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