Uvalde trial takes dramatic turn as key witness changes testimony
Texas Public Radio | TPR••nation
Key Points:
- The trial of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales, charged with 29 counts of child endangerment related to the Robb Elementary shooting, was paused after a teacher's testimony contradicted earlier statements, prompting defense objections.
- Stephanie Hale, a former teacher, testified seeing the shooter near Gonzales on the south side of the campus, differing from her prior statements to a Texas Ranger, leading to a jury dismissal and potential motions that may include a mistrial.
- Prosecutors argue Gonzales failed to engage the shooter despite being among the first officers on scene, while the defense contends he acted based on available information and should not be held responsible for the massacre.
- Families of victims expressed frustration over the trial
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