"He (Becker) came in, swore an oath to tell the truth and he didn't just lie about a collateral matter. He lied about the very thing that was the focus of what the civil grand jury was investigating," Malinsky stated, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations against Becker.
"The prosecution highlighted the five elements of perjury to aid the jurors in understanding what constitutes a lie under oath. Malinsky specifically pointed to the element regarding intentional falsity as being crucial for the case.
"Deputy Public Defender Chris Montoya challenged the integrity of the prosecution's investigation, underscoring the contentious nature of the month-long trial, filled with motions and disputes between Becker's legal team and the District Attorney's Office."
"Malinsky urged jurors to apply common sense when evaluating the evidence, referencing specific testimonies, including that from Councilmember Suds Jain who recalled Becker admitting to leaking the report to a journalist.
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