Jurors also got to view Aynes' body camera footage, which showed him approaching a man lying on a sewer grate in the parking lot. Testimony began with Jackson Police Officer Jeffery Aynes describing what he saw when he arrived at the Rodeway Inn. "We will prove in no uncertain terms this dissident violent, gun-totting criminal who, on not one but two occasions, brandished a firearm at Watson just weeks before (his death) and one occasion shot at him. Shamansky, in his opening remarks, told jurors the state would have them believe the case is cut-and-dry but the defense team would prove that Watson acted in self-defense. "Evidence will show you it is a case of he (Watson) did it." "The evidence will show you this is not a case of whodunit," he told the jury. In opening statements, Assistant Prosecutor Michael John told jurors they will be able to see with their own eyes the defendant seen on surveillance cameras at the motel firing the gun at Barboza. Defense attorney: Cortez Watson acted in self-defense Defense attorney Samuel Shamansky argued it was necessary to allow the witnesses to share their knowledge of Barboza in order to help prove Watson acted in self-defense.įorchione ruled witnesses could not discuss Barboza's past but the defendant would be able to tell jurors about his past dealings with Barboza. Prosecutors filed a motion ahead of the trial asking the judge to exclude that testimony.
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