OK - back in trial for murder of Maria Hernandez, whose sister is now on the witness stand being cross-examined. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
Inner City Press
Inner City PressFeb 18, 2026
OK - now at trial for murder of Maria Hernandez in her apartment on West 83rd Street in January 2024. Defendant Lashawn Mackey has been detained on Rikers Island; his co-defendant died in this courthouse a year ago. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
Defense lawyer: When you went in a few days after to get clothing for your sister's funeral, the police weren't giving you permission to search- ADA: Objection! Judge: Sustained. Defense lawyer: Your sister kept case in the apartment? Witness: Yes
Defense: You're not aware that any cash was found in her pockets, right? Witness shakes her head. Defense: You don't know if she had any visitors- Witness: Iris stopped by. Defense: You don't know if she went to the basement, right? Witness: She did not go there
Defense: You dropped your sister off after the matinee - but you are aware of another visitor, right? Witness: Yes, Iris. Defense: You sisters and from the Dominican Republic - and so was the super Mr. Sanchez? WItness: He says he's Puerto Rican
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