LONGVIEW, Texas — Closing arguments began Monday morning in the trial for a man accused of killing an East Texas deputy during a 2019 traffic stop.
Gregory Newson, of Shreveport, Louisiana, is charged with capital murder in Panola County Deputy Chris Dickerson's death during a Dec. 31, 2019 traffic stop. Last week, he pleaded not guilty to the charge.
If Newson were to be found guilty, the state estimated the punishment phase would take three days for their side, and the defense estimated their presentation of evidence would take two full days.
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The defense asked for the inclusion of self-defense in the jury instructions, while the state said that Newson is not entitled to self-defense. The jury was given a break until 10 a.m. to review the charge again.
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