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EXTENSION THROUGH THE 2031 32 SEASON. MORE BREAKING NEWS AT NOON. WE’VE JUST LEARNED THE DEATH PENALTY IS STILL ON THE TABLE FOR A MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON WAS ARRESTED IN MAY 2024 FOR THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS OF TWO MEN. YESTERDAY, A LANCASTER COUNTY COURT FOUND HIM GUILTY OF TWO COUNTS OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND WEAPONS CHARGES. THE LANCASTER COUNTY ATTORNEY TELLS KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN JOHNSON COULD STILL GET THE DEATH PENALTY.
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Lincoln man convicted of shooting, killing two people outside of strip club requests a new trial
The Lincoln man convicted of shooting and killing two people outside of a strip club in 2024 has requested a new trial.Earlier this month, Christopher Johnson was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.READ MORE: Jury convicts man accused of shooting, killing two people outside of a Lincoln strip clubOn Wednesday, he filed a motion for a new trial. According to court documents, Johnson cited irregularity in the court proceedings and an error of law during the trial.In May 2024, Johnson shot and killed 39-year-old Carlos Silva and 40-year-old Terrell Jones outside The Office, an adult entertainment club near Folsom Street and Prospector Place in Lincoln.The incident allegedly started after a fight outside the club, authorities said.According to court documents, Johnson killed both Jones and Silva “purposely and with deliberate and premeditated malice.”Court documents show a three-judge panel has been appointed to decide whether Johnson will face the death penalty, as is standard for cases in which the death penalty is an option for sentencing .Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Lincoln man convicted of shooting and killing two people outside of a strip club in 2024 has requested a new trial.
Earlier this month, Christopher Johnson was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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READ MORE: Jury convicts man accused of shooting, killing two people outside of a Lincoln strip club
On Wednesday, he filed a motion for a new trial. According to court documents, Johnson cited irregularity in the court proceedings and an error of law during the trial.
In May 2024, Johnson shot and killed 39-year-old Carlos Silva and 40-year-old Terrell Jones outside The Office, an adult entertainment club near Folsom Street and Prospector Place in Lincoln.
The incident allegedly started after a fight outside the club, authorities said.
According to court documents, Johnson killed both Jones and Silva “purposely and with deliberate and premeditated malice.”
Court documents show a three-judge panel has been appointed to decide whether Johnson will face the death penalty, as is standard for cases in which the death penalty is an option for sentencing .
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
