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flag Jury resumes deliberations in Philadelphia cop killing trial after second juror dismissed.

flag Jury deliberations in the trial of two men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez at the airport in October 2023 resumed on Friday, November 22, 2025, after a second juror was dismissed without explanation, prompting the judge to restart deliberations. flag The case involves Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez, 20, and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez, 23, charged with murder and robbery in a shooting that also injured Officer Raul Ortiz. flag A cooperating witness, Alexander Batista-Polanco, pleaded guilty and testified for the prosecution, while a fourth suspect was killed in the incident. flag Prosecutors cited DNA, cell tower data, and witness testimony, while defense attorneys challenged the evidence, noting lack of surveillance footage. flag The jury had previously requested additional materials, which were denied. flag Deliberations were paused for the weekend and will resume Monday.

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