"Prosecutors say Jackson opened fire on 42-year-old Brandon Washington on May 14, 2021, as Washington rode a moped near Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Hancock Street. Washington was later pronounced dead at Interfaith Medical Center."
"According to the DA's office, investigators allege that during recorded jail calls, Jackson talked about paying $1,000 to "work on" the case and get jurors' names. Prosecutors say those calls prompted them to seek a protective order to shield juror identities ahead of the retrial."
"Under a recently updated New York law, courts can issue protective orders that limit the release of juror-identifying information in cases where tampering, threats or bribery are a concern. The change affects how judges weigh juror safety against a defendant's right to a public trial."
Saalik Jackson, 47, was sentenced to 25 years to life for the May 2021 murder of Brandon Washington, who was shot while riding a moped in Brooklyn. Jackson was convicted of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. His first trial ended in mistrial due to a hung jury. Prosecutors discovered Jackson attempted juror tampering through recorded jail calls discussing payment to obtain jurors' names. A protective order shielded juror identities during the retrial under a New York law allowing such protections in tampering cases. The anonymous jury quickly delivered a guilty verdict.
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