"After a week of testimony and evidence in the trial of Nagee Green, the prosecution rested its case Monday. The case will continue Tuesday afternoon. Two witnesses testified Monday after a three-hour interview with Green concluded. One witness was Ithaca Police Department Investigator Kevin McKenna, who interviewed Green after his arrest in November. The other witness who testified unwillingly Monday had been part of brawls that broke out shortly before Anthony Nazaire's death . A jury will determine if Green, 23, intentionally killed 19-year-old Nazaire. Green has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and Assistant District Attorney Eliza Filipowski are prosecuting the case. Green is represented by attorneys Joseph Joch and Michael Perehinec........ The trial so far has made it clear that the brawl and events leading up to Nazaire's death were chaotic. Witnesses have testified that things happened fast, and Snapchat videos displayed in court have shown many small fights had broken out and people running all over. Witnesses called to testify have included friends there the night of the incident, investigators and forensic experts. The jury has also seen images from the crime scene, the knife believed to be used in the killing, several short Snapchat videos and a three-hour interview with Green. Joch brought up the concern that prosecutors have not proved intent to Judge John Rowley after the prosecution rested its case Monday and asked Rowley to dismiss the case. Joch also said the defense may not present a case. If so, closing statements will take place Tuesday afternoon. Investigator Kevin McKenna wrapped up testimony Monday, after the interview with Green was played. In the video, Green was interrogated by McKenna and New York State Police Investigator Richard Haas. During the interview, Green said Nazaire and Williams fell on him, and maybe Nazaire fell on the knife. He later said he doesn't remember stabbing Nazaire. "That I will not admit to," Green said.........After McKenna's testimony, the prosecution rested its case. After, Joch moved to dismiss the case, saying the prosecution failed to present evidence that the stabbing was intentional. He said the evidence was more consistent with an accident. Van Houten argued that the prosecution had presented intent, giving examples of evidence of Green drawing the knife and a witness testifying that Green said "I kill out here." The trial will resume at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday."
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at: http://www.thestar.com/topic/c
