Defense gives opening statements in APD officer Christopher Taylor's murder trial

The defense gave their opening statement with attorney Doug O'Connell who promised the jury they would bring a complete picture and all the facts.

During the defense's cross-examination Wednesday morning, Stoughton said it is not his position to say what an officer has to do or does not have to do. Instead, Stoughton said it's his job to assess whether or not an officer acted consistently or inconsistently with generally accepted practices. After the lunch break, the state rested its case and the defense gave its opening statement. O'Connell says witnesses will range from trainers in the police academy, one of whom taught Taylor how to shoot a patrol gun, as well as what went into that course. An APD Special Investigation Unit detective is also expected to speak about the car Ramos was driving when he was shot.

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