In a shocking turn of events, a New York City jury has delivered a split verdict in the highly publicized trial of a man accused of murdering NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen. The 19-year veteran of the force was fatally shot in 2019 during a botched robbery investigation in Queens. The defendant, who had maintained his innocence throughout the trial, was found guilty on one count of second-degree manslaughter, but acquitted of the more serious charge of second-degree murder. The verdict has left many in the NYPD community and beyond reeling, as it raises questions about the justice system's ability to hold perpetrators accountable for the senseless loss of life.
Jury reaches split verdict in trial of man accused of killing NYPD detective CBS News
