Overview

• Gerald Goines was taken to the hospital from court as the jury prepared to deliberate his punishment for the felony murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
• Goines was found guilty of lying on a search warrant affidavit, leading to the fatal Harding Street raid in 2019.
• The jury's conviction allows for a sentencing range from five years to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
• Emotional testimonies were heard from Goines' supporters, including family and former employers, as well as from the victims' grieving relatives.
• Prosecutors argued that Goines' false statements directly resulted in the deaths, while the defense highlighted his positive personal relationships and community involvement.