Attorneys set stage for death penalty trial of man accused in 2021 murder of Hollywood officer

Attorneys on Monday were setting up the stage in the next death penalty case in Broward County for a 22-year-old man charged with killing a Hollywood Police officer in 2021.

Jason Banegas’ trial is set to start on Wednesday. He is accused of shooting Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino as Chirino tried to arrest him following a string of alleged burglaries.

State prosecutors and defense attorneys argued Monday over some evidence they thing should or should not go before they jury in trial.

The defense asked the judge to exclude certain Instagram videos and images of Banegas that were taken before the alleged crime that showed him with a gun…

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