Judge Scolds Defense Attorney Over Questioning of Shooting Victim
Without the presence of the jury, New Jersey Judge Stephen Taylor scolded defense attorney Edward Bilinkas over his questioning of shooting victim Lauren Kanarek.
Happening In Court:
Continued Cross Exam of Lauren Kanarek - Survived Shooting
A coach and former Olympic competitor in the equestrian sport of dressage is standing trial for shooting his student and firing at her fiancé on August 7, 2019. Michael Barisone, 57, has maintained self-defense.
Barisone faces two counts of attempted murder and two counts of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Authorities said he shot student-tenant Lauren Kanarek in the chest twice, and opened fire at her fiancé Rob Goodwin, but he missed. Barison had been trying to evict Kanarek from his farm in Long Valley, New Jersey, claiming that the couple threatened him. He even sued police, claiming they failed to investigate when he called 911 three times and that they lied in their reports.
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