Dec. 20, 2022, 11:40 PM
An Illinois trial court didn’t abuse its discretion by admitting as evidence Facebook Live and other videos depicting the a first-degree murder defendant’s gang membership or data regarding his internet searches, a state appellate panel unanimously ruled.
At the beginning of Amari McNabb’s criminal trial, the prosecution filed a motion seeking to introduce evidence of defendant’s alleged gang activity. McNabb objected, but the trial judge allowed the evidence to be admitted.
Gang evidence wouldn’t inflame the jury. Instead, it would demonstrate motive and provide context to the shooting McNabb was accused of, Justice Kathryn Zenoff wrote for a state Court …
