Criminal Justice

One family looks for closure, while another hopes for vindication as the jury deliberates the fate of a former teenage squeegee worker accused of fatally shooting a bat wielding driver last summer.

Ahead of closing arguments, WYPR brings you up to speed on court proceedings that took place over the past week.

The state rests its case and the battle over evidence interpretation continues on day four of the murder trial of a 16-year-old former squeegee worker.

Jurors watched surveillance of the deadly confrontation and the defense poked holes on key pieces of evidence.

Day 2 began with opening statements from both sides.

12 jurors have been selected on the first day of trial for the teen accused of murdering a 48-year-old man who approached a group of squeegee workers with a baseball bat in downtown last summer.

Lisa Adrienne Lea, of Randallstown, is not allowed to drive and can only leave the house to attend doctor appointments, legal meetings and religious services.

“All we can do is hope and pray they don't forget about us after 45 days."

The 17-year-old has been charged with five gun-related misdemeanors.

The 17-year-old male faces four charges, but police have not identified him as a shooter.