BREAKING Daniel Perry found guilty of murder in death of Austin protester
Jury hears closing arguments in Daniel Perry murder trial
In a packed courtroom, closing arguments took place in the murder trial of Daniel Perry before the jury began deliberating. The jury is tasked with deciding if Perry is guilty or not guilty, for murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The state claimed Perry intentionally drove into the crowd of protesters the night of July 25, 2020, and killed Garrett Foster.
Attorney Lason with the state reminded the jury of previous posts and messages made by Perry months before the incident. She specifically acknowledged messages Perry sent to his childhood friend Michael Holcomb referencing different incidents involving people shooting protesters. Perry asked Holcomb each time if those cases were justified.
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