1 00:00:01,535 --> 00:00:04,269 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:04,338 --> 00:00:10,141 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:13,212 - Hi, everyone, I'm dan abrams, and this is "courtcam." 4 00:00:13,414 --> 00:00:15,681 ♪ ♪ 5 00:00:15,749 --> 00:00:18,216 [screaming] - [bleep] you! 6 00:00:18,285 --> 00:00:19,751 ♪ ♪ 7 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:21,686 - You're a lousy [bleep] of [bleep]. 8 00:00:21,756 --> 00:00:23,288 - I hope you die in prison as well. 9 00:00:23,356 --> 00:00:29,027 ♪ ♪ 10 00:00:29,096 --> 00:00:31,629 - First up, we're in springfield, massachusetts, 11 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:32,898 For an arraignment hearing. 12 00:00:32,967 --> 00:00:35,567 30-year-old jose santiago has been charged 13 00:00:35,635 --> 00:00:37,035 With first-degree murder 14 00:00:37,104 --> 00:00:39,571 For allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death 15 00:00:39,639 --> 00:00:41,306 On her 25th birthday. 16 00:00:41,374 --> 00:00:42,908 ♪ ♪ 17 00:00:42,977 --> 00:00:46,045 Santiago and the victim, a mother of four, 18 00:00:46,247 --> 00:00:48,780 Reportedly had an on-again, off-again relationship 19 00:00:48,849 --> 00:00:50,916 And were celebrating her birthday 20 00:00:50,984 --> 00:00:52,451 With a group of friends at a night club 21 00:00:52,653 --> 00:00:54,853 When they began arguing. 22 00:00:55,055 --> 00:00:57,589 Later that night, an intoxicated santiago 23 00:00:57,658 --> 00:00:58,790 Allegedly stabbed the victim 24 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:01,259 More than 100 times inside her home. 25 00:01:01,328 --> 00:01:04,730 ♪ ♪ 26 00:01:04,932 --> 00:01:06,865 As santiago is led into a courtroom 27 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:08,734 With the victim's family members present, 28 00:01:08,936 --> 00:01:10,669 The only sound that can be heard 29 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:12,470 Is the clicking of cameras. 30 00:01:12,539 --> 00:01:13,806 [cameras clicking] 31 00:01:14,008 --> 00:01:16,608 Then suddenly, the silence is broken. 32 00:01:16,677 --> 00:01:19,344 - [indistinct angry yelling] 33 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:22,214 [all shouting] 34 00:01:22,416 --> 00:01:28,820 ♪ ♪ 35 00:01:28,889 --> 00:01:30,889 - Before santiago reaches his seat, 36 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:34,893 Deputies intercept a man rushing towards him. 37 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:37,629 And while the officers' attention is on him, 38 00:01:37,697 --> 00:01:38,897 Another man finds his way 39 00:01:38,966 --> 00:01:42,968 Around the outside of the seating area 40 00:01:43,036 --> 00:01:45,771 And is able to get a punch in on santiago 41 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:47,906 Before deputies wrestle him down 42 00:01:47,974 --> 00:01:50,309 And rush the defendant into a hallway. 43 00:01:50,377 --> 00:01:56,047 ♪ ♪ 44 00:01:56,117 --> 00:01:58,517 As officials try to get control of the situation, 45 00:01:58,719 --> 00:02:00,251 The courtroom is cleared. 46 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:04,923 ♪ ♪ 47 00:02:04,992 --> 00:02:06,524 The assailants would later be identified 48 00:02:06,593 --> 00:02:09,328 As the victim's father 49 00:02:09,530 --> 00:02:12,931 And stepfather. 50 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:13,932 They were charged with disrupting court 51 00:02:14,001 --> 00:02:16,868 And assault and battery of a court officer. 52 00:02:16,937 --> 00:02:18,403 The charges were eventually dropped. 53 00:02:18,606 --> 00:02:21,206 [indistinct chatter] 54 00:02:21,408 --> 00:02:23,074 ♪ ♪ 55 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:26,011 It would take two more years before jose santiago 56 00:02:26,213 --> 00:02:28,013 Is ultimately found guilty of first-degree murder 57 00:02:28,215 --> 00:02:31,283 And sentenced to life in prison without parole. 58 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:37,155 ♪ ♪ 59 00:02:37,224 --> 00:02:39,291 Next, we go to a sentencing in albuquerque, new mexico. 60 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:40,959 ♪ ♪ 61 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:43,829 The defendant is 18-year-old brenden wysynski, 62 00:02:43,897 --> 00:02:45,496 Who is charged with impersonating 63 00:02:45,566 --> 00:02:47,498 A sheriff's deputy. 64 00:02:47,568 --> 00:02:48,833 Six months earlier, 65 00:02:48,902 --> 00:02:51,502 Wysynski was driving an unmarked car 66 00:02:51,572 --> 00:02:52,904 With a police siren 67 00:02:52,973 --> 00:02:55,307 And pulled over a driver for speeding. 68 00:02:55,375 --> 00:02:56,508 ♪ ♪ 69 00:02:56,577 --> 00:03:00,112 Albuquerque police officer danny anzo came upon the scene 70 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:03,582 And, thinking something off about the situation, 71 00:03:03,650 --> 00:03:04,983 Decided to check it out. 72 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:08,319 - Can I talk to you for a minute? 73 00:03:08,388 --> 00:03:09,988 - Me? Sure. 74 00:03:16,396 --> 00:03:16,995 - Oh, okay. 75 00:03:18,932 --> 00:03:21,600 - Okay. Do you have an id with you? 76 00:03:21,668 --> 00:03:22,601 - This is all I got on me. 77 00:03:22,803 --> 00:03:25,003 Like I said, I'm underequipped. 78 00:03:25,072 --> 00:03:26,471 I was just heading over there to the courthouse. 79 00:03:26,674 --> 00:03:28,340 - To the courthouse? For? 80 00:03:28,542 --> 00:03:30,209 - To get my crap. 81 00:03:30,411 --> 00:03:31,810 - Okay. 82 00:03:32,012 --> 00:03:34,213 - The wannabe cop sticks to his story. 83 00:03:34,415 --> 00:03:35,547 ♪ ♪ 84 00:03:35,749 --> 00:03:36,748 - I know. It makes no sense. 85 00:03:36,817 --> 00:03:39,217 I caught him going 120 down I-40. 86 00:03:39,286 --> 00:03:40,885 ♪ ♪ 87 00:03:40,954 --> 00:03:42,688 - The officer has wysynski hang around 88 00:03:42,756 --> 00:03:45,290 While he checks on his story. 89 00:03:45,492 --> 00:03:47,759 - [indistinct] 90 00:03:47,827 --> 00:03:48,760 - While he waits for a response, 91 00:03:48,962 --> 00:03:51,763 Anzo casually chats with wysynski, 92 00:03:51,832 --> 00:03:55,767 One officer to... Sort of another. 93 00:03:55,836 --> 00:03:57,502 - I'm not here to mess with you, man. 94 00:03:57,571 --> 00:03:58,570 It's just the thing is, 95 00:03:58,639 --> 00:03:59,570 Yeah, he was speeding, dude. 96 00:03:59,640 --> 00:04:01,106 You could've called it in. 97 00:04:01,174 --> 00:04:04,509 And--'cause if you get into shooting, you're screwed. 98 00:04:04,712 --> 00:04:06,445 - Right. - All right, man? 99 00:04:06,513 --> 00:04:07,980 - I understand. 100 00:04:08,182 --> 00:04:11,917 This--for starters, I know this looks really bad. 101 00:04:11,985 --> 00:04:14,586 This looks really bad. This screams wacker. 102 00:04:14,655 --> 00:04:16,654 - Right. How long you been on? 103 00:04:16,723 --> 00:04:18,657 - About three years. - Okay. 104 00:04:18,859 --> 00:04:20,725 I've been on for, like, 13 years. 105 00:04:20,794 --> 00:04:24,062 I'm not saying I'm perfect, but... 106 00:04:24,130 --> 00:04:25,797 You need to be a little bit more careful, all right? 107 00:04:25,865 --> 00:04:27,666 - Yes, sir. - So just do me a favor. 108 00:04:27,734 --> 00:04:29,334 Hang tight for a second, okay? 109 00:04:29,403 --> 00:04:31,136 - Yes, sir. 110 00:04:31,204 --> 00:04:34,339 - It sounds like the officer might be letting him go. 111 00:04:34,408 --> 00:04:36,541 Not so fast. 112 00:04:36,744 --> 00:04:37,943 Anzo requests a supervisor 113 00:04:38,011 --> 00:04:39,610 From the bernalillo sherriff's office 114 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:41,746 To come down to the scene. 115 00:04:41,815 --> 00:04:43,682 In the meantime, he puts wysynski 116 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:45,750 In the back of his cruiser. 117 00:04:45,819 --> 00:04:46,818 - Do you have anything on you, man? 118 00:04:46,887 --> 00:04:48,553 Any weapons or anything? - Just my keys. 119 00:04:48,756 --> 00:04:49,887 - Okay. - Keys and wallet. 120 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:52,357 - That's fine. Just have a seat, all right? 121 00:04:52,425 --> 00:04:53,825 - All right. 122 00:04:53,893 --> 00:04:55,894 - It looks like this bizarre game 123 00:04:56,096 --> 00:04:59,564 Of good cop/fake cop may be coming to an end. 124 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:02,000 So wysynski comes clean. 125 00:05:04,037 --> 00:05:07,172 - Yeah, give me one second. What's up, man? 126 00:05:07,241 --> 00:05:09,374 - All right, I'm just gonna be straight up honest with you. 127 00:05:09,443 --> 00:05:10,241 I'm not a cop. 128 00:05:10,311 --> 00:05:12,777 - Okay. 129 00:05:12,846 --> 00:05:14,712 - I'm just gonna be [bleep] honest. 130 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:15,847 - Where'd you get that badge from? 131 00:05:15,915 --> 00:05:18,517 - I bought it off of line, offline. 132 00:05:18,585 --> 00:05:19,718 - Okay. Do me a favor. 133 00:05:19,787 --> 00:05:21,987 Stay in here, okay, for a second. 134 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:27,526 - After discussing the strange situation with his sergeant, 135 00:05:27,728 --> 00:05:28,994 Anzo makes the next move. 136 00:05:31,999 --> 00:05:33,465 - Hey, brenden, step out of the vehicle 137 00:05:33,533 --> 00:05:35,533 For a second, man. 138 00:05:35,602 --> 00:05:38,069 Okay. Face the vehicle. 139 00:05:38,138 --> 00:05:40,205 At this point, brenden, you are being under arrest. 140 00:05:40,407 --> 00:05:46,611 ♪ ♪ 141 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,880 - Before heading downtown, 142 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:52,217 Wysynski sheds a few tears in the backseat. 143 00:05:52,419 --> 00:05:55,821 - [crying] 144 00:05:56,023 --> 00:05:59,290 - So I need you to lean back a little bit. 145 00:05:59,359 --> 00:05:59,991 Thank you. 146 00:06:03,096 --> 00:06:05,897 - I'll give you-- when we get to the substation, 147 00:06:05,966 --> 00:06:07,999 I'll give you-- we'll give her a call, okay? 148 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:13,371 - Wysynski is formally charged with impersonating an officer, 149 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:14,906 A misdemeanor, 150 00:06:15,108 --> 00:06:17,309 And a second officer takes him off to jail. 151 00:06:17,511 --> 00:06:19,778 - Yeah, buddy. 152 00:06:19,846 --> 00:06:21,646 Can't be pretending to be a cop. 153 00:06:21,714 --> 00:06:24,449 - Yeah, I know. I'm stupid. 154 00:06:24,518 --> 00:06:26,050 - Lesson learned, right? 155 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:28,786 - As they head downtown, the reality of the situation 156 00:06:28,855 --> 00:06:31,990 Kicks in for this counterfeit cop. 157 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:44,936 ♪ ♪ 158 00:06:45,138 --> 00:06:47,739 - Now, as he stands before a very real judge, 159 00:06:47,941 --> 00:06:49,674 Instead of fighting the charge, 160 00:06:49,742 --> 00:06:52,944 Wysynski pleads no contest. 161 00:06:53,013 --> 00:06:55,814 He's sentenced to one year of probation. 162 00:06:55,883 --> 00:06:57,615 The judge also rules he can't carry 163 00:06:57,684 --> 00:06:58,883 Any firearms or handcuffs 164 00:06:58,952 --> 00:07:02,988 And must undergo a psychiatric evaluation. 165 00:07:08,295 --> 00:07:11,029 ♪ ♪ 166 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:14,766 - But this sham sheriff story doesn't end there. 167 00:07:14,835 --> 00:07:15,967 Wysynski violates his probation 168 00:07:16,035 --> 00:07:19,004 By failing to get that psych evaluation. 169 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:22,039 But he gets a break when the judge gives him 170 00:07:22,108 --> 00:07:25,010 An extra two weeks to complete the evaluation. 171 00:07:26,246 --> 00:07:29,981 Told of his extension, wysynski presses his luck. 172 00:07:30,049 --> 00:07:32,917 - I can try the best I can, your honor. 173 00:07:32,986 --> 00:07:35,520 I have, honestly, a lot going on right now 174 00:07:35,722 --> 00:07:37,922 And just--it's stressful, 175 00:07:37,991 --> 00:07:41,126 But I will try my hardest to get it done. 176 00:07:41,328 --> 00:07:43,795 - Okay, just to let you know, we all have a lot going on 177 00:07:43,997 --> 00:07:45,597 And it is very stressful for everyone, 178 00:07:45,666 --> 00:07:46,998 But this is very important, 179 00:07:47,067 --> 00:07:49,000 And I'm not gonna give you longer than that. 180 00:07:49,202 --> 00:07:51,736 - Wysynski did eventually complete his evaluation 181 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:54,473 And was able to avoid jailtime, 182 00:07:54,675 --> 00:07:55,874 And hopefully his days 183 00:07:55,942 --> 00:07:58,944 Of impersonating an officer are over. 184 00:07:59,012 --> 00:08:01,279 - This looks really bad. This screams wacker. 185 00:08:01,348 --> 00:08:02,947 ♪ ♪ 186 00:08:03,016 --> 00:08:05,617 - As for the driver wysynski pulled over, 187 00:08:05,686 --> 00:08:07,986 He was, of course, free to go. 188 00:08:13,826 --> 00:08:15,826 - Next we head to oklahoma city 189 00:08:15,896 --> 00:08:17,228 For the trial of daniel holtzclaw. 190 00:08:17,297 --> 00:08:18,830 ♪ ♪ 191 00:08:18,899 --> 00:08:20,565 The former police officer is charged 192 00:08:20,633 --> 00:08:22,033 With 36 counts of rape, 193 00:08:22,101 --> 00:08:25,003 Sodomy, battery, and a number of other charges. 194 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:29,840 Over a dozen women accused holtzclaw of sexual assault, 195 00:08:29,910 --> 00:08:32,043 Committed mostly during traffic stops 196 00:08:32,111 --> 00:08:34,312 In poor neighborhoods around oklahoma city. 197 00:08:34,380 --> 00:08:35,980 ♪ ♪ 198 00:08:36,049 --> 00:08:38,383 The accusers typically have minor offenses 199 00:08:38,585 --> 00:08:40,251 On their records. 200 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:43,188 ♪ ♪ 201 00:08:43,390 --> 00:08:46,124 Investigators first questioned holtzclaw after janie liggins, 202 00:08:46,326 --> 00:08:48,994 A 58-year-old grandmother, claimed the officer forced her 203 00:08:49,062 --> 00:08:52,263 To perform oral sex during a traffic stop. 204 00:08:52,332 --> 00:08:53,864 ♪ ♪ 205 00:08:53,934 --> 00:08:55,866 Holtzclaw denied any sexual misconduct. 206 00:08:55,936 --> 00:08:58,402 - You never saw her pull her pants down? 207 00:08:58,471 --> 00:09:00,005 - No, I didn't. 208 00:09:01,942 --> 00:09:03,341 - Why do you think she's making this up? 209 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:05,076 - I don't know. 210 00:09:05,145 --> 00:09:07,878 - Surveillance footage obtained by investigators 211 00:09:07,948 --> 00:09:09,481 Showed liggins in the officer's vehicle 212 00:09:09,683 --> 00:09:11,816 For over ten minutes. 213 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:14,218 Holtzclaw denied any sexual misconduct. 214 00:09:14,288 --> 00:09:15,887 ♪ ♪ 215 00:09:16,089 --> 00:09:17,222 - Do you recall putting your penis in her mouth? 216 00:09:17,424 --> 00:09:18,823 - I don't. 217 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:21,426 - Would you recall that if you did it? 218 00:09:21,495 --> 00:09:23,027 - If I did it, yeah. 219 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:26,565 - But holtzclaw insisted the two were just talking 220 00:09:26,767 --> 00:09:28,833 And held firm to his story. 221 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:31,836 - We can fall on the sword... - Okay. 222 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:33,638 - And say "I screwed up" or something, 223 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:35,640 But if we say, "we didn't do it, 224 00:09:35,842 --> 00:09:37,042 We didn't do it, we didn't do it," 225 00:09:37,110 --> 00:09:41,579 And then the dna comes back and says you did it, 226 00:09:41,648 --> 00:09:44,249 Then we have a huge problem. 227 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:44,916 - Right. 228 00:09:44,985 --> 00:09:48,386 I'm sticking with my story. I-- 229 00:09:48,454 --> 00:09:49,787 - Okay, okay. 230 00:09:49,856 --> 00:09:50,989 - Things get worse for holtzclaw 231 00:09:51,191 --> 00:09:53,992 When the officers mention a second alleged victim. 232 00:09:56,797 --> 00:09:58,730 - Let's switch up for a second. 233 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:01,466 You had another girl, okay? - Mm-hmm. 234 00:10:01,535 --> 00:10:02,800 - You probably don't-- 235 00:10:02,869 --> 00:10:04,669 Not necessarily gonna remember the name, 236 00:10:04,737 --> 00:10:07,405 But her name is [bleep], okay? 237 00:10:07,474 --> 00:10:08,273 A black female. 238 00:10:08,341 --> 00:10:10,008 And she's claiming the same thing. 239 00:10:11,545 --> 00:10:14,012 The exact same thing. 240 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:17,482 - But again, holtzclaw sticks to his story. 241 00:10:17,551 --> 00:10:18,550 - I'm a good officer. 242 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:22,353 I-I don't--that's not me. 243 00:10:22,422 --> 00:10:23,221 That's not me. 244 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:25,023 ♪ ♪ 245 00:10:25,225 --> 00:10:28,492 - When more women came forward with similar claims, 246 00:10:28,561 --> 00:10:29,894 Holtzclaw was fired 247 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:32,229 From the oklahoma city police department. 248 00:10:32,298 --> 00:10:35,633 And after a victim's dna was found on holtzclaw's clothing, 249 00:10:35,702 --> 00:10:37,902 He was officially booked. 250 00:10:37,970 --> 00:10:40,305 He pleaded not guilty to all charges. 251 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:44,308 ♪ ♪ 252 00:10:44,378 --> 00:10:45,310 - All rise, 253 00:10:45,512 --> 00:10:48,713 The honorable timothy r. Henderson presiding. 254 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:49,781 - During the month-long trial, 255 00:10:49,849 --> 00:10:52,050 Holtzclaw chose not to testify. 256 00:10:52,118 --> 00:10:56,253 Several of his accusers did, including liggins. 257 00:10:56,322 --> 00:10:57,722 ♪ ♪ 258 00:10:57,791 --> 00:10:59,724 After four days of deliberation, 259 00:10:59,926 --> 00:11:02,259 The jury returned with a verdict. 260 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:04,729 ♪ ♪ 261 00:11:04,798 --> 00:11:05,797 - Has this jury reached a verdict? 262 00:11:05,865 --> 00:11:07,132 - We have, your honor. - All right. 263 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:10,001 Would you hand the verdict forms to my bailiff, please? 264 00:11:10,203 --> 00:11:12,937 - Holtzclaw fidgets nervously as judge henderson 265 00:11:13,006 --> 00:11:16,273 Quietly reads the 36 counts before him. 266 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:19,944 ♪ ♪ 267 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:21,813 If found guilty, the 29-year-old could spend 268 00:11:21,881 --> 00:11:23,214 The rest of his life in prison. 269 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:26,817 ♪ ♪ 270 00:11:26,886 --> 00:11:28,687 - Verdict, count one, sexual battery. 271 00:11:28,889 --> 00:11:30,555 "we, the jury, empaneled and sworn 272 00:11:30,757 --> 00:11:31,689 "in the above-entitled cause, 273 00:11:31,758 --> 00:11:34,092 "do upon our oaths find as follows. 274 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:36,761 "the defendant is guilty of the crime of sexual battery 275 00:11:36,830 --> 00:11:39,764 "and set punishment of eight years. 276 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:42,701 "count four, procuring lewd exhibition. 277 00:11:42,903 --> 00:11:44,769 "defendant is guilty. Count eight. 278 00:11:44,837 --> 00:11:46,504 "defendant is guilty of the crime 279 00:11:46,573 --> 00:11:48,440 Of forcible oral sodomy." 280 00:11:48,642 --> 00:11:50,775 - Of the 36 charges, 281 00:11:50,844 --> 00:11:53,644 Holtzclaw is found guilty of 18, 282 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:54,845 Including the most serious. 283 00:11:54,914 --> 00:11:58,516 - "count eleven, rape in the first degree. 284 00:11:58,584 --> 00:12:00,652 Defendant is guilty." 285 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:01,719 - With each guilty verdict, 286 00:12:01,788 --> 00:12:03,788 The one-time college linebacker 287 00:12:03,990 --> 00:12:05,523 Appears to sink deeper into his chair. 288 00:12:05,592 --> 00:12:08,793 - Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. 289 00:12:08,862 --> 00:12:10,861 - In total, holtzclaw was convicted 290 00:12:10,930 --> 00:12:12,464 On five counts of rape and sentenced 291 00:12:12,666 --> 00:12:16,468 To 263 years in prison. 292 00:12:16,670 --> 00:12:17,935 He appealed the ruling, 293 00:12:18,004 --> 00:12:20,205 But the verdict and sentence were upheld. 294 00:12:20,407 --> 00:12:23,007 ♪ ♪ 295 00:12:28,148 --> 00:12:29,480 - Next, we're at the huntington convention center 296 00:12:29,549 --> 00:12:30,881 In cleveland, ohio, 297 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:33,084 Where, during the covid-19 pandemic, 298 00:12:33,153 --> 00:12:34,953 The cuyahoga county court moved some of its hearings 299 00:12:35,021 --> 00:12:37,956 To alleviate crowding at the courthouse. 300 00:12:38,158 --> 00:12:40,624 On the docket today is a triple homicide case 301 00:12:40,693 --> 00:12:42,960 That drew national attention 302 00:12:43,029 --> 00:12:46,096 Because of the alleged killer's family ties. 303 00:12:46,166 --> 00:12:50,034 26-year-old tevin biles-thomas is the older brother 304 00:12:50,103 --> 00:12:53,971 Of four-time olympic gold medalist simone biles. 305 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:55,106 He was charged with a long list of crimes, 306 00:12:55,175 --> 00:12:59,043 Including murder, felonious assault, and perjury, 307 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:01,245 Following a shooting that left three men dead. 308 00:13:01,314 --> 00:13:03,114 ♪ ♪ 309 00:13:03,183 --> 00:13:05,850 This police camera footage shows the moment officers 310 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:07,585 Responded to the call of shots fired 311 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:09,921 During a new year's eve party. 312 00:13:09,990 --> 00:13:11,990 - Stick to the right. Stick to the right, boys. 313 00:13:16,062 --> 00:13:18,462 - Inside one room, two men are found dead 314 00:13:18,532 --> 00:13:20,531 From gunshot wounds. 315 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:22,267 And on a stairway below? 316 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:24,602 - Sir! Sir! 317 00:13:24,671 --> 00:13:26,004 - Another clinging to life. 318 00:13:30,076 --> 00:13:32,276 - The man would later die at the hospital. 319 00:13:32,345 --> 00:13:33,611 ♪ ♪ 320 00:13:33,680 --> 00:13:35,013 In the days that followed, 321 00:13:35,081 --> 00:13:37,949 Tevin biles-thomas was arrested and charged 322 00:13:38,018 --> 00:13:40,751 Based on the accounts of two eyewitnesses 323 00:13:40,821 --> 00:13:42,220 Who claimed he was the shooter. 324 00:13:42,289 --> 00:13:43,821 ♪ ♪ 325 00:13:43,890 --> 00:13:45,489 The initial prosecution of biles-thomas 326 00:13:45,558 --> 00:13:46,958 Ended in a mistrial 327 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,827 When jurors were mistakenly given legal briefs 328 00:13:49,896 --> 00:13:52,030 Containing sensitive information. 329 00:13:52,232 --> 00:13:54,699 Now, at a second trial, with victims' family members 330 00:13:54,901 --> 00:13:55,900 Sitting in a makeshift gallery, 331 00:13:55,969 --> 00:13:58,636 His attorneys filed a motion to dismiss 332 00:13:58,704 --> 00:14:00,905 Due to a lack of evidence. 333 00:14:00,974 --> 00:14:02,907 The defense cited that neither eyewitness 334 00:14:02,976 --> 00:14:05,910 Actually saw biles-thomas fire a weapon. 335 00:14:06,112 --> 00:14:09,113 One was only 75% sure he was the shooter, 336 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:12,183 Based on the clothing he was wearing at the time. 337 00:14:12,385 --> 00:14:13,784 ♪ ♪ 338 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:14,585 - In viewing the evidence in the light 339 00:14:14,654 --> 00:14:15,787 Most favorable to the state, 340 00:14:15,989 --> 00:14:18,789 It is insufficient to sustain a conviction. 341 00:14:18,859 --> 00:14:21,258 The motion is granted as to all counts. 342 00:14:21,327 --> 00:14:22,594 ♪ ♪ 343 00:14:22,796 --> 00:14:24,929 - With the charges dismissed, 344 00:14:24,997 --> 00:14:27,865 Biles-thomas will walk out a free man. 345 00:14:27,934 --> 00:14:30,001 If he makes it out of the hearing. 346 00:14:49,956 --> 00:14:51,889 - After the judge dismisses the case... 347 00:14:51,958 --> 00:14:54,292 - The motion is granted as to all counts. 348 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,826 ♪ ♪ 349 00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:57,828 - The mother of one of the victims 350 00:14:57,897 --> 00:14:58,762 Makes a rush towards the defendant. 351 00:14:58,831 --> 00:15:01,432 - No, are you [bleep] kidding me? 352 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:03,634 [bleep]! No, [bleep]! 353 00:15:03,703 --> 00:15:05,970 No, [bleep]! [indistinct] 354 00:15:06,172 --> 00:15:08,706 - Several officers intercept the distraught mom 355 00:15:08,775 --> 00:15:10,574 And wrestle her toward the exit. 356 00:15:10,644 --> 00:15:12,510 - You all got me [bleep] up. 357 00:15:12,712 --> 00:15:14,445 You all got me [bleep] up. 358 00:15:14,513 --> 00:15:16,014 - I got her arms. 359 00:15:19,252 --> 00:15:22,519 - After derailing her attack, officers steady the woman 360 00:15:22,588 --> 00:15:24,389 As she begins to cry. 361 00:15:24,591 --> 00:15:27,591 - He killed my baby. 362 00:15:27,660 --> 00:15:31,129 You know he killed my baby. 363 00:15:31,197 --> 00:15:32,997 - She's eventually escorted out of the court area. 364 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:42,006 - Stop. Stop, stop, stop. 365 00:15:42,875 --> 00:15:44,008 - Calm down, calm down, calm down! 366 00:15:51,350 --> 00:15:52,884 ♪ ♪ 367 00:15:52,952 --> 00:15:54,618 - But she's not the only person upset 368 00:15:54,688 --> 00:15:56,988 With the outcome of the case. 369 00:15:58,624 --> 00:16:01,158 - I'm sorry, man. Come on. 370 00:16:01,227 --> 00:16:03,828 - One of the victim's uncles also calls out biles-thomas 371 00:16:03,897 --> 00:16:06,764 As he's escorted out of the court area. 372 00:16:06,833 --> 00:16:08,633 - You a hoe, man. I swear to god, man. 373 00:16:08,701 --> 00:16:11,035 - Sir, sir, don't make--no. 374 00:16:11,103 --> 00:16:12,970 - You a [bleep], man. - Leave it. Just leave it. 375 00:16:13,039 --> 00:16:15,306 Let's go. Come on. Let's go. Come on, let's go. 376 00:16:15,374 --> 00:16:17,107 ♪ ♪ 377 00:16:17,176 --> 00:16:18,910 - Tevin biles-thomas walked out of court a free man, 378 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:22,246 With all charges against him dismissed. 379 00:16:22,315 --> 00:16:23,781 ♪ ♪ 380 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:25,583 The victim's mother was not charged. 381 00:16:25,652 --> 00:16:26,984 - I'm gonna kill you, [bleep]. 382 00:16:27,053 --> 00:16:29,988 I'm gonna kill you, [bleep]. I'm gonna kill you. 383 00:16:34,527 --> 00:16:34,993 [dramatic music] 384 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:37,595 - Next, we head to union county, ohio, 385 00:16:37,664 --> 00:16:39,664 For the verdict in the trial 386 00:16:39,866 --> 00:16:43,067 Of 49-year-old anthony redding. 387 00:16:43,136 --> 00:16:45,269 He's charged with one count of felonious assault. 388 00:16:45,338 --> 00:16:47,205 ♪ ♪ 389 00:16:47,273 --> 00:16:50,475 Redding allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face. 390 00:16:50,677 --> 00:16:51,876 The blow was so vicious, 391 00:16:51,944 --> 00:16:55,145 It resulted in her losing an eye. 392 00:16:55,214 --> 00:16:58,216 He claimed it was self-defense and pleaded not guilty. 393 00:16:58,418 --> 00:17:01,152 This is potentially redding's third conviction for assault. 394 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:05,990 If found guilty, he could be looking at 18 years of prison. 395 00:17:19,305 --> 00:17:21,572 ♪ ♪ 396 00:17:21,774 --> 00:17:23,107 - While the jury heads home, 397 00:17:23,176 --> 00:17:26,778 Redding prepares to learn the terms of his sentence. 398 00:17:26,980 --> 00:17:27,445 - Ladies and gentlemen, have a good day. 399 00:17:27,647 --> 00:17:29,313 Thank you once again. 400 00:17:29,516 --> 00:17:31,248 - Please rise. 401 00:17:31,317 --> 00:17:33,985 ♪ ♪ 402 00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:39,457 - Judge donald fraser hasn't even started 403 00:17:39,659 --> 00:17:40,791 Reading the sentence, 404 00:17:40,860 --> 00:17:42,994 And redding is already fired up. 405 00:17:49,402 --> 00:17:52,002 ♪ ♪ 406 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:54,138 - A deputy approaches to calm redding down. 407 00:17:54,207 --> 00:17:57,008 But he's got something he wants to get off his chest. 408 00:18:03,549 --> 00:18:04,982 - Just relax. Okay? 409 00:18:17,163 --> 00:18:20,831 - Before he goes any further, the judge steps in. 410 00:18:20,900 --> 00:18:23,501 - No reason for you to be acting this way. 411 00:18:23,703 --> 00:18:24,969 - Well, come on, let's go. 412 00:18:25,171 --> 00:18:27,038 - I think it's appropriate that the deputies put you 413 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:29,574 In restraints before the court imposes sentence. 414 00:18:29,642 --> 00:18:32,510 - Give me 18. [bleep] it. 415 00:18:32,579 --> 00:18:36,380 [bleep], this is [bleep]. 416 00:18:36,448 --> 00:18:39,984 [indistinct] 417 00:18:43,322 --> 00:18:45,255 [bleep] 418 00:18:45,324 --> 00:18:47,257 ♪ ♪ 419 00:18:47,326 --> 00:18:49,326 - Please. 420 00:18:49,395 --> 00:18:50,194 - Have a seat. 421 00:18:50,396 --> 00:18:52,396 ♪ ♪ 422 00:18:52,464 --> 00:18:54,198 - Get off me. 423 00:18:54,400 --> 00:18:55,800 ♪ ♪ 424 00:18:56,002 --> 00:18:57,468 - The judge first allows the prosecutor 425 00:18:57,537 --> 00:18:59,803 To make a statement. 426 00:18:59,872 --> 00:19:02,673 - The state believes that his conduct, 427 00:19:02,741 --> 00:19:04,542 Dating back to at least 2008, 428 00:19:04,610 --> 00:19:06,811 Warrants the most strict 429 00:19:06,879 --> 00:19:09,480 And stringent sentence available. 430 00:19:09,549 --> 00:19:12,416 - Shut the [bleep] up. 431 00:19:12,484 --> 00:19:13,985 Piece of [bleep]. 432 00:19:14,554 --> 00:19:17,088 Come on! Give me 18. 433 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:21,358 - The judge asks redding if he has anything to say. 434 00:19:21,427 --> 00:19:23,694 - It's no good. 435 00:19:23,896 --> 00:19:26,764 I did not intentionally hit [bleep]. 436 00:19:26,966 --> 00:19:30,968 And this will be ruination of my life. 437 00:19:31,037 --> 00:19:34,572 Once you take me in, there's no sense in living. 438 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:35,372 That's all I'm gonna say. 439 00:19:35,441 --> 00:19:37,241 You can go ahead and do what you want. 440 00:19:37,310 --> 00:19:39,243 ♪ ♪ 441 00:19:39,312 --> 00:19:42,313 - Finally, it's judge fraser's turn to announce his decision. 442 00:19:42,381 --> 00:19:43,381 ♪ ♪ 443 00:19:43,449 --> 00:19:44,514 - All right. 444 00:19:44,584 --> 00:19:47,852 Well, the court finds 445 00:19:48,054 --> 00:19:50,121 That there's no genuine remorse shown here. 446 00:19:50,323 --> 00:19:54,858 The court further finds that a maximum sentence is warranted. 447 00:19:54,928 --> 00:19:58,262 Total prison sentence imposed is 18 years. 448 00:19:58,331 --> 00:20:03,000 ♪ ♪ 449 00:20:03,069 --> 00:20:06,003 - Redding receives 18 years in a state prison 450 00:20:06,072 --> 00:20:09,473 And won't be eligible for release until 2037. 451 00:20:09,676 --> 00:20:11,875 He'll be 68 years old. 452 00:20:11,944 --> 00:20:13,477 - That's the order of the court. Thank you. 453 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:17,948 - [indistinct swearing] 454 00:20:18,017 --> 00:20:18,749 - That's it for this edition of "courtcam." 455 00:20:18,818 --> 00:20:21,285 I'm dan abrams. Thanks for watching. 456 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:25,990 ♪ ♪