Crime Day 6 of trial against Rahmael Holt: Prosecution, defense rest

The trial of a man accused of shooting and killing New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw nearly two years ago resumed Tuesday morning.

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The prosecution and defense both rested.

The defense only submitted photographs that show Rahmael Holt did not appear to have a hand injury on the day he was arrested, according to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reporter Jim Madalinsky.

Holt’s attorney, Tim Dawson, finished his closing arguments and urged the jury to not render a verdict on emotion.

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A prominent local defense attorney says the likelihood is very high that Rahmael Holt will be given As we know, rural areas are typically conservative. Conservatives are typically pro- prosecution .” In 2007, prosecutors were denied the death penalty they sought against Leslie Mollett for the murder of

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Dawson argued there is no physical evidence tying Holt to this case and questioned the credibility of some of the witnesses called to testify.

Dawson spoke for about 45 minutes, telling the jury this is a matter of life and death.

The district attorney is expected to make his closing argument Tuesday morning.

It is the sixth day of the trial. Click here to read coverage of the first week of the trial.

Holt is charged with first-degree murder in the November 2017 shooting of Shaw. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if Holt is found guilty.

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