After nine days of trial, prosecutors have rested their case against former HPD Officer Gerald Goines in the murder trial connected to the Harding Street raid. The prosecution presented evidence including Dennis Tuttle's extensive medical history and a brief recorded interview with his mother-in-law.
Miya ShayProsecutors rested their case against former HPD Officer Gerald Goines after nine days of the murder trial connected to the Harding Street raid.Prosecutors have rested their case against disgraced former Houston Police Officer Gerald Goines after nine days of trial.on the stand. During his final hour, Wolf was asked to read out loud to the jury some of Dennis Tuttle 's extensive medical history.
Tuttle, who was in the Navy as a young man, had a lengthy medical history with the local VA hospital. According to records read in court, he suffered constant pain following an industrial work accident. The pain was often debilitating, to the point where Tuttle told VA nurses on the record that he wanted to end his life. But, Tuttle also told nurses he was not suicidal and did not want to take opioid pain killers for fear of addiction.According to records, he had good and bad moments getting along with his wife, Rhogena Nicholas, and he was frustrated that he never left the house except for doctor visits.
Prosecutors wrapped up their case with a brief recorded interview with Nicolas' mother, Jo Anne Nicholas, who could not travel from Louisiana because of her age and medical issues. They also briefly put Tuttle's brother on the stand.After the state rested, defense attorneys asked for a directed verdict. The judge denied that request, and attorneys moved on to its first witness, Houston Police Department K9 Officer Kristin Yulin.
It is unknown how long the defense side will take to present its case. No attorneys are talking because the case is under a gag order. However, we could see closing arguments within a day or two.
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