What Was the East Point Taser Trial Verdict on 12/16/16?

TL;DR

The East Point Taser Trial ended with one defendant found guilty on all counts and Howard Williams acquitted on some counts but convicted on others. All 12 jurors confirmed the verdict, after which one defendant was remanded to the sheriff while Williams remained on his own recognizance until Wednesday’s hearing. Read on for the specific counts, courtroom instructions, and next steps.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• ❓ The jury reached a verdict in the trial.
• 🧑‍⚖️ The judge emphasized the importance of maintaining composure in the courtroom.
• 🔄 The defendant was found guilty on some counts and not guilty on others.
• ❓ One defendant is remanded to custody, while the other remains on recognizance.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the East Point Taser Trial verdict on 12/16/16?

The jury found one defendant guilty on all counts. Howard Williams was found not guilty on counts one, two, and eight, but guilty on counts three, four, nine, and ten.

Q: What was Howard Williams found not guilty of?

Williams was found not guilty of count one, felony murder, and count two, aggravated assault. He was also found not guilty of count eight.

Q: Which counts was Howard Williams found guilty of?

The jury found Williams guilty of counts three, four, nine, and ten. The transcript does not state the names of those four charges.

Q: Was the verdict unanimous?

Yes. The foreperson said the written verdict had been agreed to by all 12 jury members, and the judge then polled the jurors individually.

Q: How did the judge verify the jury’s decision?

The judge asked whether the verdict was agreed to by all 12 jurors and whether it had been written, dated, and signed by the foreperson. The judge also asked each juror whether it was their verdict in the jury room and remained their verdict in court.

Q: What warning did the judge give before announcing the verdict?

The judge told spectators to remain composed and refrain from verbal outbursts regardless of the verdict. Anyone who disrupted the courtroom was warned that they would go to jail that night.

Q: What happened to the defendant found guilty on all counts?

After announcing the verdict, the judge remanded Mr. Everheart to the custody of the sheriff. He was to remain in custody until the next hearing on Wednesday.

Q: Was Howard Williams taken into custody after the verdict?

No. The judge allowed Williams to remain on his own recognizance because he had been on bond for two and a half years and had no prior involvement with the law except as a law enforcement officer. He was ordered to return to court at 10:00 on Wednesday.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The jury has reached a verdict in a trial in Georgia.

• The defendant has been found guilty on some counts and not guilty on others.

• The judge reminds everyone to maintain composure and warns against disruptions in the courtroom.