Sister of man convicted in fatal shooting of Hollywood Police officer asks for mercy

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – The sister of Jason Banegas, the young man convicted of killing a Hollywood Police officer in 2021, took the stand to ask for mercy as a jury weighs whether he receives a death sentence or life in prison.

Katherine Banegas told the jury about the close relationship the two had growing up.

“It’s like we share the same soul. I feel everything he feels and I’m pretty sure he feels everything I feel,” said Katherine…

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