The closing arguments in the previously reported Remy Ma court case were given in a New York court yesterday. The Grammy nominated rapper's lawyer conceded that his client shot victim Makeda Barnes Joseph during an argument last July, but stands by his claim that the gun was shot by accident during a struggle between the two women. The prosecution stood by its claim that Ma, real name Remy Smith, intentionally shot Joseph in a dispute over money. Assistant District Attorney Michael McIntosh stressed the importance of Smith's actions after Joseph was shot, telling the court "She ran. The reason she ran was because she knew what happened in the car [that she had deliberately shot the victim]. Your friend is shot. Do you run or do you call 911?" Jury deliberations are expected to begin today. The rapper could face 25 years in jail if found guilty of all the charges against her.
Mar 25, 2008
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Closing arguments given in Remy Ma trial
Closing arguments in the Remy Ma trial were given in New York, with her lawyer conceding she shot Makeda Barnes Joseph but claiming it was accidental, while prosecutors allege intent.