Cleveland Police Officer Michael Brelo Trial
Cleveland Police Officer Michael Brelo's trial is scheduled to start Monday, April 6 and could last weeks. Media outlets have been prohibited from streaming live video of the trial but our investigations team will follow the trial each step of the way and update you right here on newsnet5.com.
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"...what he believed to be a clear life threat to himself and other officers." (2/2)by Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:29:25 PM -
Martinelli: Under the incident's time and distance circumstances, Brelo made appropriate response in opposition to...(1/2)by Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:29:09 PM
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...cont'd: "That certainly does nothing to decrease suspicions that he can be seriously injured or killed." #BreloTrialby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:26:53 PM
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"Evidence shows clearly two suspects desperately evading police," Martinelli says, adding Brelo saw them crash into a police car unit.by Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:25:59 PM
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Martinelli does not believe the number of rounds fired by Brelo during the incident was considered as using excessive force. #BreloTrialby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:18:47 PM
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Martinelli: Brelo believes he then reloaded and with second magazinem exited his car to find cover while firing on suspects as he was movingby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:13:47 PM
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Martinelli: Brelo believes he fired several rounds from his first magazine through suspect's windshield.by Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:12:12 PM
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This led them to believe they were being shot at. #BreloTrialby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:09:20 PM
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Per Martinelli's report, Martinelli states Brelo said he & officers observed bullet impacts in their windshields.by Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 8:08:56 PM
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Martinelli: It is irrelevant that a handgun was ultimately not recovered from possession of Timothy Russell or Malissa Williams. #BreloTrialby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 7:47:55 PM
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Martinelli: Brelo & other shooting officers reasonably perceived their lives were in imminent danger #BreloTrialby Samah Assad via twitter 4/28/2015 7:46:25 PM
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Martinelli found Brelo's use of deadly force against Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams was "objectively reasonable" #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter retweeted by SAssadReporter 4/28/2015 7:45:00 PM -
Ron Martinelli, forensic criminologist and law enforcement training consultant, now on the stand. He has his own company. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter retweeted by SAssadReporter 4/28/2015 7:44:53 PM
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Martinelli: Based on his education, training & experience, it was reasonable for Brelo to believe suspects were dangerous #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/28/2015 7:28:05 PM
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Martinelli found Brelo's use of deadly force against Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams was "objectively reasonable" #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/28/2015 7:23:33 PM
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Talk about dedication to your work. Martinelli says he has been tased about half a dozen times for research purposes. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/28/2015 7:11:03 PM
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Brelo's attorney, Pat D'Angelo, is still going over Martinelli's resume. Here's what's on his website: bit.ly/1Ek7fXt #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/28/2015 6:59:07 PM
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Martinelli worked on the Rodney King case and has also done work for the law firm founded by Johnnie Cochran. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/28/2015 6:49:15 PM
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Judge will not rule on motion today. He said defense should be prepared to present witnesses at 9 am Monday. Off Thurs., Fri. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 8:12:28 PM
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Prosecutors are now arguing against dismissing the case. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 7:28:03 PM
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The defense is still arguing the case against Brelo should be dismissed. The judge has yet to rule on their motion. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 7:13:30 PM
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Defense motions to dismiss after the state rests. Brelo's attorney says it boils down to two things: causation and justification #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 6:43:56 PM
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Malissa's cousin, whose name is Trina, says Malissa was gang raped when she was 18 or 19. Trina says Malissa was never the same.#Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:29:00 PM
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When their grandmother died, Malissa and the witness went to live in different homes, but remained close. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:26:21 PM
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The witness says Malissa struggled in school. She would sometimes do her homework for her. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:25:15 PM
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Malissa Williams' first cousin now on the stand. She was very close to Malissa. They were both raised by their grandmother #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:22:11 PM
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Saraya says Brelo put himself in the line of gunfire by getting onto the trunk of a CPD vehicle during the Nov. 2012 shooting. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:18:12 PM
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Redirect examination of Saraya by prosecutors. Saraya says officers never apologized for their actions or offered condolences #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 4:03:18 PM
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Saraya says Brelo cried during his interview with BCI investigators. A few other CPD officers also teared up during interviews #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 1:46:32 PM
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Defense expected to submit a motion to dismiss after prosecution rests its case. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 1:32:04 PM
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#Brelotrial resumes with BCI Agent John Saraya back on the stand. He is expected to be the prosecution's final witness.by Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/22/2015 1:21:17 PM
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Cuyahoga Prosecutor Tim McGinty objects to Pat D'Angelo's questions. D'Angelo represented officers during BCI interviews #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 8:55:18 PM
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Saraya: Brelo said he had no recollection of being on the top of Russell's car. Only 1 officer said he saw Brelo on the hood. #Brelotrial.by Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 7:05:07 PM
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Saraya: Brelo gets out of the car and takes cover. He said he felt it was safer to get up on the trunk of Zone Car 238 #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 7:03:03 PM
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Saraya: Brelo said he saw people in Russell's car holding black objects. He shoots 5 or 6 rounds through his car's windshield. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 7:00:52 PM
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Prosecutors have started to question Saraya about his interview with Michael Brelo. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 6:55:57 PM
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Prosecutors are now using their model of Nov. 2012 scene to show general location of 13 shooters during the incident. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 6:25:36 PM
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Prosecutors are once again showing a map of the shell casings surroundings the vehicles at the scene. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 6:19:00 PM
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Prosecutors are now playing a 20-minute long video of the chase. No questioning is taking place while they're viewing the video #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 5:38:19 PM
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#Brelotrial back in session. BCI special agent John Saraya back on the stand. Talking about the search of the Nov. 2012 CPD chase route.by Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 5:22:36 PM
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Judge breaks for lunch. Will resume at 1:20 p.m. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 3:45:17 PM
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During interviews, officers' union rep and union attorney Pat D'Angelo were present. D'Angelo currently representing Brelo. #Brelotrialby Sarah Buduson via twitter 4/21/2015 3:44:08 PM