In court on Wednesday, the jury was shown new video angles of the confrontation between Tacoma police and Manuel Ellis on the night Ellis died.
On Thursday, the defense for three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis is expected to cross-examine a witness who said she saw officers punch and kick Ellis. in March 2020 following a confrontation with the officers.
Mallang is the fourth eyewitness to testify for the state about the night Ellis died. All eyewitnesses so far have said that Ellis did not hit or fight back against the police during the confrontation. All four are integral to the state's argument that the officers' actions toward Ellis that night were not warranted, and the officers were not justified in causing Ellis' death.
The trial is expected to last between eight and 12 weeks. Jury deliberations are anticipated to begin Dec. 4.On March 3, 2020, Ellis was walking home when he stopped to speak with Tacoma Police Officers Burbank and Collins, who were in their patrol car, according toWitnesses said Ellis turned to walk away, but the officers got out of their car and knocked Ellis to his knees. All witnesses told investigators they did not see Ellis strike the officers.
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