BREAKING: Attorney Alan Jackson reveals that the Commonwealth has just recently (just days ago) turned over additional Canton PD Sallyport surveillance footage video clips—specifically, exculpatory video—previously withheld from the defense. This means they magically produced more Sallyport footage after the defense sent their expert, Mr. Erickson, to conduct a forensic video extraction from the CPD DVR system in December, only to find it had none of the footage preserved.
If none of the footage was preserved, then where is the Commonwealth pulling all of this Brady video footage from that they’re still turning over piecemeal to the defense AFTER
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Given the CPD DVR system automatically overwrites its footage after 30 days, this means the Commonwealth has withheld exculpatory Brady evidence—and known about & had it in their possession since at least February 29, 2022.
These seem to represent major Brady violations, and make Hank Brennan’s response to the defense’s recent motion seeking reimbursement for fees associated with flying their expert out under false pretenses for a fruitless visit to obtain said footage all the more damning.
Hank Brennan is playing the role of prosecutor, meaning he has Rule 14 discovery and ethical obligations. Brennan’s argument, trying to blame the defense for evidence which the Commonwealth has either destroyed or hidden for years, will not fare well for him.
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