Closing Arguments

After the jury has seen and heard the factual evidence of the case, the parties are allowed to try to persuade them about its overall significance during the final arguments portion of the trial.


Kayla Montgomery sits at a small wooden table
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Stephan Sterns appears in an interview with WFTV
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Eligio Bishop and his attorney sit in court
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hannah gutierrez is interviewed by police
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Annette Harvey listens to the verdict being read in court
Prosecutor Karen McDonald presents her case against Jennifer Crumbley.
Defense Attorney Jeff Laybourne
Prosecutor Felicia Easter
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Gregory Malarik
Amy Shea, State Attorney