In closing statements presented before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Hope Tipton on Jan. 23, the defense attempted to discredit the prosecution’s star witness, poking holes in their argument.
Travis Cothran is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm during a felony violent crime, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm during a felony violent crime, handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, discharge of any gun, pistol, or firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition for his alleged role in a Oct. 29, 2024 non-fatal shooting that occurred on the 2100 block of East North Avenue.
Natalie Finegar, Cothran’s attorney, said the prosecution’s main witness had an ulterior motive for identifying Cothran as the shooter. The witness was originally suspected of committing the crime, she said…