12-12-2013, 08:06 PM
Prosecution Rests
After only 5 days of testimony, the prosecution has rested its case.
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Orange County District Atty. Tony Rackauckas
Rackaukas stuck to the facts and focused much of the case against Ramos and Cicinelli around the video and audio-taped beating, along with medical testimony from the ME, the paramedic at the scene, a doctor at the hospital, and a police force training expert.
Defense begins its case
The Defense began its case. As expected, they called witnesses, some of whom are Thomas family members, to testify about their experiences with Kelly when he was violent.
The defense attorneys are moving quickly, too. Six witnesses in one day.
The defense is likely to call its own medical experts to refute the prosecution's. The defense is arguing that Kelly died as a result of heart malfunction resulting from drug use.
If this pace continues, jury deliberations could begin mid next week.
After only 5 days of testimony, the prosecution has rested its case.
Orange County District Atty. Tony Rackauckas
Rackaukas stuck to the facts and focused much of the case against Ramos and Cicinelli around the video and audio-taped beating, along with medical testimony from the ME, the paramedic at the scene, a doctor at the hospital, and a police force training expert.
Defense begins its case
The Defense began its case. As expected, they called witnesses, some of whom are Thomas family members, to testify about their experiences with Kelly when he was violent.
The defense attorneys are moving quickly, too. Six witnesses in one day.
The defense is likely to call its own medical experts to refute the prosecution's. The defense is arguing that Kelly died as a result of heart malfunction resulting from drug use.
If this pace continues, jury deliberations could begin mid next week.