Updated: Amid Flurry of Motions, Jury Selection Begins Today for Askia Sabur
Editor’s Note: In keeping with the Tao of Journalism, we have corrected the name of the Assistant District Attorney cited in yesterday’s report. We apologize for the error. UPDATE: Six jurists were...
View ArticleTense, Revealing and Contradictory: Askia Sabur’s Trial Begins
Opening statements from the prosecutor and defense team in the trial of Askia Sabur began yesterday afternoon. Testimony from Philadelphia police officer Danyul Williams was also heard....
View ArticleDay Two of Askia Sabur’s Trial Puts Two Troubled Officers on Trial Instead
Yesterday saw day two of Askia Sabur’s trial, with another cross-examination of Officer Jimmy Leocal. By mid-afternoon, it quickly turned what is expected to be a three day trial about one young West...
View ArticleWith Final Testimony and Closing Arguments Completed, Askia Sabur Awaits Verdict
Testimony from Philadelphia police narcotics officer Sergeant Edward Hays, as well as Askia Sabur’s cousin, Shawn Merritt, followed by closing arguments from Assistant District Attorney Carolyn...
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