Breaking: A jury has found Newark Police Officer Jovanny Crespo guilty on all counts. He was was accused of fatally shooting one man and injuring another during a chase in January 2019.
He was suspended from the department and charged with aggravated manslaughter, aggravated assault and misconduct.Sentencing is set for September 15. He could face life in prison.
According to authorities, in 2019, Gregory Griffin was pulled over for speeding, and officers spotted he had a gun. Griffin then took off from the initial traffic stop, leading police on a high-speed chase. Crespo responded as backup. He can be seen on body-camera video firing his gun at Griffin's car at three different locations. The prosecution and defense recently made their closing arguments to the jury.
"This law enforcement officer saved lives that night, end of story," defense attorney Patrick Toscano said. "The defendant's version of events does not justify his use of deadly force, and that is why he has to continue to add to and change his story as he goes," said Essex County Assistant Prosecutor Alex Albu.
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