#breaking: The jury has reached a verdict in the uhaul attack trial. Coming down any moment. Here’s what happened during closing arguments. #yeg
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#breaking: Guilty verdict for Abdulahi Sharif—- for the attempted murder & aggravated assault of Police Const. Mike Chernyk #yeg #sharif
Now to the other charges. Jury finds Sharif GUILTY for the attempted murders of the four pedestrians that were struck with the uhaul van. So far found guilty on five counts of attempted murder & aggravated assault. #yeg #sharif
Jury also finds Sharif guilty on four counts of criminal flight causing bodily harm. To sum it up, Sharif has been found guilty on all 11 charges- including five counts of attempted murder. #yeg #sharif
The jury’s decision was unanimous.
One member of the jury is getting emotional. Wiping away tears.
Judge asks Sharif if he will cooperate in a pre-sentence report. Sharif says no. Report would speak to the circumstances of the offender & give background. #yeg
Sharif will be sentenced Thursday December 12th.
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