Defense to seek mistrial for ex-Va. officer who fatally shot suspected shoplifter
In its closing argument in its case against former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett, the prosecution played a portion of a video that had not been admitted into evidence,
Jury deliberating in trial against former officer who shot, killed suspected unarmed shoplifter
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The defense of an ex-Fairfax County police officer on trial for killing an unarmed shoplifter has decided not to seek a mistrial after a piece of video was accidentally shown during closing arguments.
Jury heads into deliberations in trial for former Fairfax County officer accused in deadly shooting
The high-profile case of a former Fairfax County police officer is officially in the hands of a jury after both sides wrapped up closing arguments Thursday. Former Sgt. Wesley Shifflett is on trial for involuntary manslaughter and reckless handling of a firearm in the deadly shooting of Timothy Johnson,
Jury deliberations continue in deadly officer-involved shooting
The fate of a former police officer is in the hands of a jury who will begin its second day of deliberations Friday. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez is at the Fairfax County courthouse with the latest.
Video evidence mistake in ex-Fairfax County officer’s trial could lead to mistrial
Closing arguments halted in the trial against former Sgt. Wesley Shifflett over a portion of a video presented to the jury by the prosecutor.
Ex-police officer’s lawyers argue he intended to kill unarmed shoplifting suspect
Lawyers for a former northern Virginia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter told the judge that he intended to kill an unarmed man suspected of shoplifting a pair of sunglasses.
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Manslaughter case in fatal police shooting outside Virginia mall goes to jury
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury began deliberations Thursday on whether a former police officer who fatally shot a shoplifting ...
After error, case against ex-officer charged in fatal shooting proceeds
A Fairfax County jury weighs the fate of ex-officer Wesley Shifflett, who fatally shot a man suspected of stealing sunglasses ...
Ex-Fairfax County sergeant on trial for killing suspected shoplifter takes the stand
Sgt. Wesley Shifflett perceived Timothy Johnson to be a deadly threat, therefore says it warranted his deadly use of force.
Prosecutors’ closing argument prompts mistrial request from lawyers for cop accused of manslaughter
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting ...
Ex-officer in Tysons mall killing testifies he was ‘most scared I have ever been'
Wesley Shifflett shot 37-year-old Timothy Johnson outside of Tysons Corner Center in February 2023. He gave the jury his ...
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Ex-Fairfax County police officer takes the stand in involuntary manslaughter case
Tuesday in court former Fairfax County police officer Wesley Shifflett took the stand to testify that he intended to shoot ...