Moments after Steinle verdict, defense attorney addressed critics who might "disparage" the jury's decision. https://t.co/HI4KH98zwQ pic.twitter.com/Kqtu89B0O3
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After five days of jury deliberation, Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, 54, was found not guilty on all counts, except for felony possession of a weapon. Zarate faced a charge of second-degree murder, but jurors were also instructed to consider first-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
President Trump has been deeply critical of sanctuary cities, such as San Francisco.
Moments after the verdict, defense attorney Matt Gonzalez addressed reporters outside the courtroom. He addressed potential critics of the “not guilty” decision who might “criticize” the jury. Gonzalez specifically mentioned the president, vice president and attorney general. The attorney sent a blunt message to the Trump administration: “Let me remind them that they themselves are under investigation… and may avail themselves to the presumption of innocence.”
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