By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon
BBC - Guardian UK - Honduras - ESPN
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Nov 23 – Darrius Christopher and Robert Wade are on trial for a shoot-out on October 25, 2019 by 2322 Ryer Avenue in The Bronx.
On November 22, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Sidney H. Stein held opening statements, and on November 23 the presentation of evidence from government witnesses. Inner City Press went and covered both days.
Detective Hearns was cross examined about Smith & Wesson .40 caliber and 9mm luger shell casings.
Once he and the jurors, who appeared to be paying close attention, left there were lawyers' arguments about out of court statements and an upcoming Wade hearing with an SDNY Probation officer.
The government objected to one of the defense's opening statements, that a Mr. Orellana would testify about (non) membership in a gang. The AUSA said Orellana's lawyer said he'll invoke the Fifth Amendment, if called to testify.
How do I know that? the defense counsel answered.
The case will continue. It is US v. Christopher and Wade, 19-cr-875 (Stein).
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