Both Sides Rest In Quanell X Trial
Reporter Testifies About 'Deal' In Surrender
POSTED: Friday, November 12, 2004
UPDATED: 5:09 pm CST November 12,
2004
HOUSTON -- Both sides rested Friday in the evading arrest trial of community activist Quanell X, Local 2 reported.
One of the final witnesses was a local television reporter, who testified that he was caught in the middle between Quanell X and the Houston Police Department.The charge stems from the June 11 incident when police said Quanell X, born as Quanell Ralph Evans, refused to pull over during the surrender of suspected police shooter, Derrick Forney, 24.Shortly before he was pulled over, the activist made several phone calls. One of them was to Jeff McShan, a local television reporter. McShan testified that he helped broker a deal between Quanell X and the police to surrender Forney.A defense attorney asked, "Did you believe there was an agreement between police and Quanell X?"McShan answered, "yes."
"Did police ever say they didn't want Quanell X to surrender Forney?" the attorney asked."No," McShan answered."Did police agree that he would surrender Forney to 1200 Travis?" the attorney said."Yes," McShan said.The 33-year-old activist has maintained that he thought police were escorting him downtown to turn in Forney.Officer Jeffrey Holmes testified Friday about the chaotic scene. He said he saw an undercover officer trying to detain Quanell X."I didn't know what was going on, so I rushed to help. One of the homicide officers yelled to get the (expletive) back," Holmes testified.A defense attorney asked Holmes, "Did you have concerns for (Quanell X's) safety?"
"Yes, sir, I did," Holmes said."Did you have concerns because of the other officers' actions?" the attorney asked."Yes, sir, I did," Holmes answered.Evading arrest is a felony with a punishment of up to two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine.Police wanted Forney for the attempted capital murder of 10-year veteran Houston police Officer Matthew V. Richard on June 9 outside a southeast Houston home.Richard attempted to arrest Forney for failing to appear in court for weapons charges and evading arrest, so Forney shot the officer three times, officials said. He faces a charge of aggravated assault on a police officer.Although a gag order was not put in place, attorneys on both sides have refused to talk with the media until a verdict is reached.Closing arguments will begin Monday.
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Reporter, Officer Testify As Final Witnesses In Quanell X Trial"Did police ever say they didn't want Quanell X to surrender Forney?" the attorney asked."No," McShan answered."Did police agree that he would surrender Forney to 1200 Travis?" the attorney said."Yes," McShan said.The 33-year-old activist has maintained that he thought police were escorting him downtown to turn in Forney.Officer Jeffrey Holmes testified Friday about the chaotic scene. He said he saw an undercover officer trying to detain Quanell X."I didn't know what was going on, so I rushed to help. One of the homicide officers yelled to get the (expletive) back," Holmes testified.A defense attorney asked Holmes, "Did you have concerns for (Quanell X's) safety?""Yes, sir, I did," Holmes said."Did you have concerns because of the other officers' actions?" the attorney asked."Yes, sir, I did," Holmes answered.Evading arrest is a felony with a punishment of up to two years in state jail and a $10,000 fine.Police wanted Forney for the attempted capital murder of 10-year veteran Houston police Officer Matthew V. Richard on June 9 outside a southeast Houston home.Richard attempted to arrest Forney for failing to appear in court for weapons charges and evading arrest, so Forney shot the officer three times, officials said. He faces a charge of aggravated assault on a police officer.Although a gag order was not put in place, attorneys on both sides have refused to talk with the media until a verdict is reached.Closing arguments will begin Monday. Previous Stories:
- November 11, 2004: Ex-HPD Chief Testifies In Quanell X Trial
- November 9, 2004: Slow-Speed Chase Shown In Quanell X Trial
- November 8, 2004: Jury Selection Begins In Quanell X Trial
- August 3, 2004: Quanell X Arraigned On Evading Arrest Charges
- July 28, 2004: Grand Jury Indicts Quanell X, Police-Shooting Suspect
- June 28, 2004: Judge Finds Probable Cause In Case Against Activist
- June 22, 2004: Hundreds Gather In Support Of Arrested Activist
- June 11, 2004: Suspected Cop Shooter, Activist Arrested On Highway
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