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Jury resumes deliberations in Philadelphia cop killing trial after second juror dismissed.
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.
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.
A cooperating witness, Alexander Batista-Polanco, pleaded guilty and testified for the prosecution, while a fourth suspect was killed in the incident.
Prosecutors cited DNA, cell tower data, and witness testimony, while defense attorneys challenged the evidence, noting lack of surveillance footage.
The jury had previously requested additional materials, which were denied.
Deliberations were paused for the weekend and will resume Monday.
El jurado reanuda las deliberaciones en el juicio por asesinato de un policía en Filadelfia después de que el segundo jurado fue despedido.