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State of New York v. Peter Liang
Date: 02-11-2016
Case Number: 0988-2014
Judge: Danny Chun
Court: Supreme Court, King County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Joe Aleix
Defendant's Attorney: Robert Brown and Rae Downes Koshetz
Description:
Brookleyn, NY - New York Police Office Rockie Convicted of Manslaughter
The State of New York charged New York police officer Peter Liang with manslaughter and official misconduct in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley, age 28, in 2014.
Liang discharged his service firearm in the stair well of a building. The bullet hit and killed Gurley, who was not the intended target. The officers then engaged in an argument about who should call in the shooting for four minutes while Gurley lay dying.
In defense, Liang's attorneys argued that Liang acted appropriately under the circumstance and immediately started trying to get help for Gurley when he learned that his bullet had hit him.
The State of New York charged New York police officer Peter Liang with manslaughter and official misconduct in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley, age 28, in 2014.
Liang discharged his service firearm in the stair well of a building. The bullet hit and killed Gurley, who was not the intended target. The officers then engaged in an argument about who should call in the shooting for four minutes while Gurley lay dying.
In defense, Liang's attorneys argued that Liang acted appropriately under the circumstance and immediately started trying to get help for Gurley when he learned that his bullet had hit him.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty after 19 hours of deliberation.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New York v. Peter Liang?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty after 19 hours of deliberation.
Which court heard State of New York v. Peter Liang?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, King County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Danny Chun.
Who were the attorneys in State of New York v. Peter Liang?
Plaintiff's attorney: Joe Aleix. Defendant's attorney: Robert Brown and Rae Downes Koshetz.
When was State of New York v. Peter Liang decided?
This case was decided on February 11, 2016.