CHICAGO (AP) - Closing arguments have been heard in a case of two men who have been imprisoned since 1995 for a double murder they say they did not commit.
Cook County Judge James Linn on Monday heard from prosecutors and attorneys for Roberto Almodovar and William Negron.
Detective Reynaldo Guevara helped gather evidence against the men. The Chicago Tribune reports (https://trib.in/2p11TOw ) the detective has since been accused of coercing witnesses on multiple occasions.
The attorneys for the 40-year-old Negron and 41-year-old Almodovar argued Guevara’s pattern of misconduct necessitates a new trial. Assistant State’s Attorney Celeste Stack said none of the accusations against Guevara have been proven.
Almodovar and Negron were convicted on eyewitness testimony. One witness has since recanted his testimony. A state appellate court ruled in 2015 the case deserved closer scrutiny.
The judge is expected to issue a ruling at an April 20 hearing.
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Information from: Chicago Tribune, https://www.chicagotribune.com
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