Characters
Our main character; he makes a movie during his time in jail.
Steve Harmon
What crime is Steve and King accused of?
Felony Murder
What was stolen from Mr. Nesbitt's store?
Cigarettes
This person was put on the stand to defend Steve.
Mr. Sawicki
The store was robbed so the guys could buy drugs.
False; it was robbed for money.
Sandra Petrocelli
What is the setting of our story (three possible options)?
Manhattan Detention Center, Courtroom, or Harlem
What was Steve's role in the crime?
Lookout
This person testified in fear of being harassed in jail.
Sal Zinzi
Osvaldo Cruz had to cut someone to become a part of the Diablos
True
Drugstore worker, who practices karate in his free time. He found Mr. Nesbitt's body.
Jose Delgado
How did the detectives trace the crime back to King and Steve?
They were given information about stolen Cigarettes.
How was Mr. Nesbitt killed?
Shot and killed with his own gun.
This person testified and stated that both Steve and King were apart of the robbery with him.
Richard "Bobo" Evans
James King owns the gun that was used to kill Mr. Nesbitt.
False
Shows up to court in a prison jumpsuit; Briggs is worried that his client will be found guilty because of this.
Richard "Bobo" Evans
What is Steve's alibi for the day of the crime?
He was filming for a film project.
What did King and Bobo do after killing Mr. Nesbitt?
They went out to eat at a local fast food place.
This woman was buying medicine for her granddaughter when the crime happened; was reluctant to testify against a black man.
Loretta Henry
Steve's older brother, Jerry, has gone to jail before Steve has.
False
Steve looks up to this person; serves as Steve's mentor.
Mr. Sawicki
What is the final verdict for King and Steve? If sentenced to jail, please provide the number of years sentenced.
King was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison; Steve was found not guilty and did not have to go to jail.
Why couldn't King have killed Mr. Nesbitt, according to Briggs?
Mr. Nesbitt was shot on the left side of his body, which means the killer had to be right-handed. King is left-handed.
King had two people defend him. Name 1 of these people.
Mr. Nipping and Dorothy Moore, King's cousin
It is debatable whether or not Kathy O'Brien believes Steve is truly innocent.
True