A day after being convicted in connection to the botched 2019 Harding Street raid, Goines awaits his punishment as his sentencing trial is now underway.
Former Houston police narcotics officer Gerald Goines will learn his sentencing soon for the 2019 murders of Rhogena Nicholas and Dennis Tuttle.ABC13 is at the courthouse Thursday as the punishment phase begins for the former officer and now-convicted murderer.The most severe punishment Goines could face is life in prison with the possibility of parole. Legal analysts told ABC13 that's likely what the state will ask for, but it's up to the jury.
Frederick Jeffery spent six years in prison for drug possession. All his life, he's struggled with drug addiction and says that made him an easy target when he was convicted back in 2018, solely based on testimony from Goines.
A gag order is in place until the punishment phase ends, so neither the state nor Goines' attorneys have spoken since the verdict.Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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