Othal Wallace's motion for new trial denied after conviction in 2021 killing of Daytona Beach police officer
A man convicted earlier this month in the killing of a Daytona Beach police officer is requesting a new trial. The attorney for Othal Wallace filed a motion in the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court on Monday.
Othal Wallace trial: Jury reaches verdict
The jury reached a verdict in the trial against Othal Wallace in the 2021 shooting death of Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor. The jury found Wallace guilty of manslaughter, the lesser charge he was facing. He was facing a charge of first-degree or second-degree murder.
Othal Wallace trial: Verdict reached in 2021 shooting death of Daytona Beach police officer
Jurors returned to the Clay County courthouse Saturday morning to begin their second day of deliberations in the trial of Othal Wallace, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor.
Othal Wallace trial: Everything that happened in case of man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer
On Friday, a jury of 12 is deliberating whether Othal Wallace is guilty of first degree murder, and considering whether he should be sentenced to the death penalty.
Full testimony: Othal Wallace takes the stand
Othal Wallace took the stand in his own murder trial on Thursday afternoon.
New details emerge in Othal Wallace trial
On the third day of the Othal Wallace murder trial, new details have emerged about how the suspect got to Georgia after he shot Officer Jason Raynor.
Othal Wallace's father takes the stand in police shooting murder trial: 'He needed to get away'
The second day of Othal Wallace's murder trial brought new details to light, new evidence to the table and new witnesses to the stand.
Othal Wallace's father takes the stand
The father of Othal Wallace, the man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer, took the stand on Tuesday.
Othal Wallace trial: Day 2 recap of testimony
The Othal Wallace trial continued Tuesday, a case about a man accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer. Arguments on both sides agreed Wallace did shoot Officer Jason Raynor, but now they're discussing evidence and Wallace's history, plus the lack of probable cause.
Othal Wallace trial: Opening statements begin
Witnesses took the stand Monday in the Othal Wallace murder trial. Wallace is accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer two years ago. Nearly a dozen different witnesses took the stand, most of which happened to be with the Daytona Beach Police Department, who gave context as to what they might have seen the night of the crime.
Othal Wallace case: What to know about man on trial accused of shooting, killing Daytona Beach police officer
Othal Wallace is currently on trial for the 2021 deadly shooting of Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor. Here's what you need to know about the Florida murder case and how you can watch the trial live.
Othal Wallace trial: Defense opening statement
Othal Wallace's lawyer made an opening statement on Monday morning at the start of his trial after being accused of killing a Florida police officer. The defense touched on the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures and negated the Instagram posts brought up by the prosecution. The lawyer also said Wallace had reasonable fear and had a right to defend himself.
Othal Wallace trial: State's opening statement
The prosecutors in the Othal Wallace trial gave an opening state on Monday morning, touching on the defendant's social media posts that reference "getting me some pig's blood on my hand," his whereabouts after the alleged crime and the dozens of witnesses and pieces of evidence against him. "He murdered Officer Jason Raynor because he was a cop," the prosecutor said.
Othal Wallace trial: Jury selected, opening statements start Monday
Twelve jurors and three alternates were selected and sworn in on Friday in the Othal Wallace trial. Opening statements from the prosecution and the defense are expected to begin on Monday.