Azamat Tazhayakov Convicted of Obstruction of Justice and Conspiracy in Boston
By Jeralyn, Section Crime in the News
Posted on Mon Jul 21, 2014 at 04:07:26 PM EST
Tags: Azamat Tazhayakov, Boston Marathon Bombings (all tags)
Posted on Mon Jul 21, 2014 at 04:07:26 PM EST
Tags: Azamat Tazhayakov, Boston Marathon Bombings (all tags)
Azamat Tazhayakov has been found guilty of Obstruction of Justice and Conspiracy as to Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's backpack, but not his laptop.
Juror Daniel Antonino told reporters the jury believed the laptop had been taken "because it was valuable, plain and simple," and not to influence the investigation.
The defense will appeal. Among other things, they say Azamat was prejudiced by the split verdict form.
Moral of the story: Don't talk to the Feds without a lawyer. Our prisons are filled with people who thought if they could only tell their side of the story, the cops would see it their way. It rarely happens. Ask for a lawyer immediately and don't talk until you've consulted one. [More...]
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