Perjury

Philadelphia Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Perjury Trial of Former Homicide Detectives

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Philadelphia, PA — A mixed verdict concluded the perjury trial of three former Philadelphia homicide detectives accused of misconduct in a historic re-trial case. The allegations included fabricating a murder confession and planting evidence associated with the Anthony Wright case from 2016. At the trial’s culmination, the jury presented a divided conclusion. While all three detectives were acquitted of perjury related to the alleged coercion and falsification of evidence, the results diverged on other serious charges. Martin Devlin, one of the accused, was exonerated on all counts, leaving the courtroom without any charges. His attorney, … Read more

Retired Philly Detectives Face Jury in Landmark Perjury Trial Over Decades-Old Murder Case

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PHILADELPHIA — Jury deliberations are set to commence in the perjury case against three retired Philadelphia homicide detectives. The former officers, Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jaster-Zambesky, are accused of lying under oath during their investigation into the murder of 77-year-old Louise Talley in 1991. The prosecution claims the detectives rushed their investigative process, leading to discrepancies in their testimonies. The case, which has gripped local attention, revisits the events surrounding the brutal murder of Talley, who was found strangled and stabbed in her home. The subsequent investigation led by Devlin, Santiago, and Jaster-Zambesky … Read more

Clash in Court: Allegations of Perjury Intensify in A$AP Rocky’s Heated Gun Assault Trial

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Los Angeles — In the high-stakes trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, accused of first-degree assault with a semiautomatic firearm, allegations of deceit have swirled around key witnesses, capturing the attention of courtroom onlookers and the media. The drama unfolded over several days of intense testimony, culminating in striking accusations from both sides. Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, finds his defense hinging on claims that the alleged victim and opposition lied under oath. The incident dates back to Nov. 6, 2021, in Hollywood when A$AP Rocky is said to have brandished a gun during … Read more

A$AP Rocky’s Tense Courtroom Showdown: Heated Exchanges and Allegations of Perjury Mark Closing Arguments

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Los Angeles — The trial of rapper A$AP Rocky is approaching its climax amidst rising tensions inside the courtroom. During the final arguments on Friday, an intense showdown between Joe Tacopina, the rapper’s attorney, and the prosecutors played out, focusing heavily on allegations of perjury against the prosecution’s key witness, A$AP Relli. The verbal exchanges escalated when Tacopina accused Relli of lying under oath, a claim that provoked immediate objections from the prosecution team. They countered that the defense’s language was inappropriate; however, the judge allowed the argument to proceed. The proceedings intensified, with the … Read more