COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Opening statements began on Wednesday in the murder trial for Blendon Township Police Officer Connor Grubb, who fatally shot Ta'Kiya Young outside of a Kroger in August 2023.
Grubb, 31, is charged with four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the deaths of Young, 21, and her unborn daughter. NBC4 will livestream court proceedings in the video player above, with viewer discretion advised. Written live updates can be found below.
Attorneys with the prosecution and defense began giving their opening statements on Wednesday. During opening statements, each side gives a preview of the case and the evidence that will be presented.
Music label sues Ohio’s DSW for $30 million over social media postsTwelve jurors and four alternates will hear the case, with jurors consisting of four men and eight women, including one person of color. The four alternates are all women, including one person of color. Jury selection took place on Monday through Wednesday morning, when a jury was seated.
If convicted of murder, Grubb could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. The trial is expected to last about two to three weeks.
Attorneys Mark Collins and Kaitlyn Stephens are defending Grubb, while Montgomery County prosecutors Erin Claypoole, Daniel Brandt and Richard Glennon are tasked with convincing the jury Grubb’s use of force was unreasonable. Judge David Young, who is not related to Ta’Kiya Young, is presiding over the case.
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