State dealt early blow in death penalty case. Key witness nixes plea, refuses to testify
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Anthawn Ragan's murder trial commenced with a significant setback for prosecutors; key witness Terry Nealy declined to testify against him. Previously a co-triggerman in the 2013 murder of Luis Miguel Perez, Nealy's refusal to participate jeopardizes the prosecution's case, possibly extending his prison sentence beyond 2050. Despite originally claiming robbery as the motive, conflicting accounts suggest Perez had $800 when he was killed. Ragan is facing multiple charges, including another murder, complicating the case against him.
Prosecutors were dealt a blow when key witness Terry Nealy refused to testify, which could prolong his prison time despite being a co-triggerman in a murder.
Nealy stated the shooting of Luis Miguel Perez was a robbery, yet a friend claims Perez had money in his pocket when he was killed, raising questions.
Read at Miami Herald
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