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Judge denies directed‑verdict request on two counts; defense begins presenting witnesses in Alexander Rodriguez trial
Summary
During the jury trial in State v. Alexander Rodriguez, the court denied the defense's directed‑verdict motion on counts alleging inappropriate touching, and the defense called several witnesses who testified about family dynamics, visiting arrangements and historical interactions with the alleged victim.
The 187th District Court continued the jury trial in State of Texas v. Alexander Rodriguez, during which Judge Stephanie Boyd denied the defense's motion for a directed verdict on counts alleging inappropriate touching and allowed the defense to begin calling its witnesses.
Defense counsel moved for a directed verdict on count 1 (subsection dispute) and counts 2 and 3, arguing the state lacked corroborating physical evidence, DNA, photographs or cell‑phone data. The prosecutor responded that the complainant and other witnesses had testified to elements of the offenses. Judge Boyd denied the directed‑verdict motion as to counts 2 and 3 and said she would review the record for specific testimony on the penetration element in count 1 before ruling.
After the court's rulings, the defense called multiple witnesses. Maryam (Maryam Lisa) Every (introduced on the record) testified that she was Alex Rodriguez's ex‑fiancé, described…
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