Her name is on streets in Fort Worth, her pictures painted on walls, and today, a jury will begin to determine if Atatiana Jefferson's death three years ago was murder by a police officer.
Dean's defense will likely include that he was sent to check an open building at 2:30 a.m. and saw someone pointing a gun at him.
The jury of 12 making the decision will include two alternates. There are eight men and six women, and while some are jurors of color, there will be no Black jurors. All the time that has passed though, experts told us, has likely allowed attorneys to sharpen their strategies heading into the opening of the trial.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Aaron Dean murder trial set to begin Monday after numerous delaysThe murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean for fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson in 2019 will begin in Tarrant County Monday.
Read more »
WATCH LIVE: Day 1: Aaron Dean Murder Trial in 2019 Shooting Death of Atatiana JeffersonWATCH LIVE: After three years, the Aaron Dean murder trial in the death of Atatiana Jefferson has begun.
Read more »
Aaron Dean Trial Day One: Long-awaited murder trial for former Fort Worth police officer beginsThe murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean gets underway Monday morning in a Tarrant County courtroom.
Read more »
Aaron Dean's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expectThe decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Read more »
Trial starts for Aaron Dean, former Fort Worth police officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson in her homeA White former police officer is set to go on trial Monday for fatally shooting a Black woman through a rear window of her Texas home while responding to a call about an open front door in a case that has faced years of delays.
Read more »