Jury "couldn't get past reasonable doubt" for Dontie Mitchell's attempted murder charge
Following verdict in the trial of Dontie Mitchell, CBS6 spoke with the jury foreperson. The jury ruled Mitchell Not Guilty on 2nd Degree Attempted Murder.
Felon-turned-activist Dontie Mitchell acquitted of attempt murder
A jury acquitted felon-turned-activist Dontie Mitchell of attempted murder in an Aug. 11, 2023, shooting in Cohoes that left a man dead. The Albany County jury convicted Mitchell, 44, of criminal weapons possession tied to the shooting death of Shieer Leggett.
Man acquitted of attempted murder in 2023 Cohoes shooting case
An Albany County jury has found an anti-violence advocate not guilty of attempted murder in an August 2023 shooting in Cohoes.
Jury deliberations in continue in attempted murder trial of self-proclaimed anti-violence activist
Jury deliberations continued Monday morning in the trial of a self-proclaimed anti-violence activist charged with attempted murder. This is in connection with a Cohoes shooting on August 11, 2023.Prosecutors said Dontie Mitchell went to the area of 125 Main St.
Dontie Mitchell testifies as final witness in trial for felon-turned-activist
ALBANY — Dontie Mitchell, a convicted felon-turned-anti-violence advocate, was the final witness in a jury trial Friday in Albany County Court as he faces attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon charges for a shooting that led to the death of Shieer Leggett in Cohoes last year.
Dontie Mitchell found not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of gun possession
Dontie Mitchell found not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of gun possession in a trial by jury. Mitchell is set to be sentenced Feb. 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. Mitchell, was accused of attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon following a deadly shootout in Cohoes last August.
Mother who testified speaks out against Dontie Mitchell after split verdict in trial
A mother who testified during Dontie Mitchell's attempted murder trial, has publicly denounced his statements as "nothing but ...
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Jury deliberations continue in attempted murder trial of self-proclaimed anti-violence activist
Jury deliberations continued Monday morning in the trial of a self-proclaimed anti-violence activist charged with attempted ...
Trial begins for felon-turned-activist charged with attempted murder
The attempted murder trial of Dontie Mitchell, the felon-turned-youth mentor charged in a fatal shooting in Cohoes last year, ...
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Jury starts deliberation on Dontie Mitchell
The defense and prosecution spent hours talking to the jury one last time about their findings on Dontie Mitchell.
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Community Dialogues: Mfalme Sikivu
This episode we’re joined by Mfalme Sikivu. Mfalme, who’s state name is Dontie Mitchell, is a jailhouse lawyer, activist, scholar, and mentor. He’s been incarcerated in New York State since ...