NEW YORK- As testimony closed late morning Wednesday in the Diallo case, no verdict had been reached. Earlier in the week Boss and Murphy had testified that Diallo was at the rear of the vestibule with his right arm extended.
Testimony from Sergeant Patelli was heard today. Patelli stood trial as defense attorneys asked him questions.
When asked to describe what he had seen Patelli said “He (Caroll) was hunched over Mr. Diallo…he was crying. I tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Come on Sean.” He was an emotional mess. He was crying profusely over Mr. Diallo. He was reluctant to leave.”
Sergeant Patelli gave key testimony about where the shooting occurred. According to Patteli, the vestibule was 5 by 7 feet and dimly lit. “The EMT who arrived needed a flash light to see.”
Earlier in the week Boss and Murphy had testified that Diallo was at the rear of the vestibule with his right arm extended. Boss testified on Tuesday “ I kept praying the weapon would be in there, that it was somewhere. Boss fired five shots.
Criminologist James Fyfe of Temple University in Philadelphia PA is expected to be one of the last defense witnesses. He will probably testify later today. He is expected to testify on proper use of force.
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