Closing arguments in the #DanMarkel murder case will begin tomorrow morning with jury deliberations to follow. A few wrap-up comments on today's proceedings (short thread for those interested).
1/ In a surprise (to me at least), #KatieMagbanua took the stand in her own defense. Overall, she presented as more credible and composed than I would have guessed--particularly after hearing her on the wiretaps. That said . . .
2/ Despite her appearing credible, #KatieMagbanua did not sufficiently explain how #SigfredoGarcia became connected to #CharlieAdelson. If not through her, it would be (more than) an incredible coincidence.
3/ She also did not sufficiently explain her relationship with #LuisRivera and/or her role as a go-between (as revealed on the wiretaps) between #SigfredoGarcia and #CharlieAdelson.
4/ Bottom line: #KatieBagbanua's testimony helped her case, but it did not take on the other significant circumstantial evidence. It also hurt #SigfredoGarcia's case b/c of his decision not to testify, which the jury noticed (though it will be instructed not to hold against him).
5/ Assuming this makes it to the jury with no plea (still a possibility), look out tomorrow for significant arguments between the parties over jury instructions on lesser-included offenses.
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