Tuscaloosa陪审团判定Luther Watkins Jr. 于2019年杀害值班军官Dornell Cousette,定于2026年2月17日判刑。 A Tuscaloosa jury convicted Luther Watkins Jr. of killing off-duty officer Dornell Cousette in 2019, with sentencing scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026.

A Tuscaloosa,阿拉巴马州,陪审团判定Luther Watkins Jr. 犯有死刑谋杀罪,罪名是2019年在住所对峙期间杀死值班警官Donnell Cousette。 A Tuscaloosa, Alabama, jury has convicted Luther Watkins Jr. of capital murder in the 2019 killing of off-duty police officer Dornell Cousette during a confrontation at a residence. 在2026年2月13日的终结辩论之后,经过五天的审判和三个多小时的审议,作出这一判决。 The verdict, reached after a five-day trial and over three hours of deliberation, followed closing arguments on February 13, 2026. 检察官说,Watkins知道尚未执行的逮捕令和Cousette的身份,故意逃跑并开枪打死了这名警官。 Prosecutors said Watkins, aware of outstanding warrants and Cousette’s identity, deliberately fled and shot the officer. 辩方辩称,Watkins是在家中挣扎后自卫的,没有证据表明他在被射杀之前有武器。 The defense argued Watkins acted in self-defense after a struggle inside the home, with no evidence showing he had a weapon before being shot. 判刑时间定在2026年2月17日 Sentencing is set for February 17, 2026.