The attorneys for the 19-year-old accused of murder concluded their case on Monday without calling the defendant to testify. This decision may impact the self-defense claim put forth by the defense.
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Accused Murderer's Attorneys Rest Case Without Calling Defendant to the Stand
The defense team for a 19-year-old accused murderer finished their case without the defendant taking the stand. This choice could affect the viability of the self-defense argument.
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Karmelo Anthony refuses to take stand at murder trial — and it could sink his self-defense claim
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Accused Murderer's Attorneys Rest Case Without Calling Defendant to the Stand